There's been much optimism on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's availability ever since he suffered a calf injury during the game-winning play against the New England Patriots in Week 6.

With the Cowboys entering their bye week, Prescott seemed to have a lengthy runway for recovery before their Week 8 tilt against the Minnesota Vikings.

But now fast forward to the day in question, and now the starter situation for the Cowboys is “still up in the air”. The latest news doesn't stem any fears that Dak Prescott could miss his first game of the season due to injury.

Via ESPN's Adam Schefter:

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Cowboys’ QB Cooper Rush took the team reps in practice this week and some within the organization believe he will start tonight vs. Vikings, despite the fact that there has been no starting QB announcement and one source said Dallas’ decision is “still up in the air.”

Given how much time he's missed to injury last season, Dak Prescott is not one to be particularly pleased with sitting if he could very well play.

But the Cowboys have a stranglehold of NFC East, with every other team sporting a 2-5 record compared to their 5-1 mark. They certainly have some breathing room to rest their star QB.