Trey Lance to Lead the Dallas Cowboys as Starting Quarterback in Final Regular Season Game Against Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium

Trey Lance will take the field as the Dallas Cowboys’ starting quarterback for their final game of the regular season against the Washington Commanders.

Although Lance, a former first-round pick for the San Francisco 49ers, hasn’t started for the Cowboys yet, this game marks his first regular-season start since Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Prescott’s Injury and Rush’s Role

With Dak Prescott sidelined for the season due to a torn hamstring, the Cowboys have relied on backup quarterback Cooper Rush.

However, for Week 18, Rush will step back into a backup role while Lance leads the offense.

A Season Full of Uncertainty for the Cowboys

At 7-9, the Cowboys are heading toward an offseason filled with uncertainty.

Coach Mike McCarthy’s contract is set to expire, adding extra pressure to the already tense situation.

Despite Prescott’s injury, the Cowboys managed to win four out of their last five games, preventing a total collapse of their season.

However, McCarthy’s inability to guide the team past the divisional round of the playoffs, despite his Super Bowl victory with the Packers, is raising questions about his future.

This frustration dates back to 1995, the last time the Cowboys secured a Super Bowl title, and it’s something the franchise has struggled to overcome with each new coach.

McCarthy Reflects on the Possibility of His Last Game

McCarthy has acknowledged the emotional weight of Sunday’s game, as it could be his final one with the Cowboys.

He reflected on his deep connection to AT&T Stadium, where he won his Super Bowl with the Packers in 2010.

“I go to the stadium much earlier this time in my career than I used to,” said McCarthy, 61.

“I won a Super Bowl in that home locker room at AT&T Stadium.

So I have a very strong emotional attachment that it hits me every time I walk in there and every time I walk out.

I’m not thinking about it right now, but, yeah, I’m definitely in tune with that.”

What’s Next for the Cowboys?

As the Cowboys face their final game of the season, their performance could influence not only their playoff hopes but McCarthy’s future with the team.

The offseason promises significant decisions ahead, as the Cowboys evaluate their next steps in an era of uncertainty.

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