Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tested his injured calf in a pregame workout over two hours before kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium, but the star passer will not play against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football.
Quarterback Cooper Rush will get his first NFL start for Dallas after taking most of the practice reps. Prescott was limited in practices this week after suffering the calf injury on the final play of a 35-29 overtime win in New England. The Cowboys' recent bye week wasn't enough time for him to play without limitations, which is what head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters this week was required for Prescott to suit up.