A quirk in Rush’s contract could impact which quarterback gets the primary share of snaps in Dallas’ season finale vs. Washington.

Since Dak Prescott injured his hamstring in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons, it has been the Cooper Rush show at quarterback, and despite the Cowboys' front office having every right to pull the trigger and give Trey Lance an audition of sorts, so far, they've refrained from doing so.

In the leadup to the Cowboys' (7-9) season finale at AT&T Stadium against the Washington Commanders, head coach Mike McCarthy has changed his tune. Dallas was all in on starting R

The financial component to the team’s QB choice on Sunday; Micah Parsons has a wrist issue. Mike McCarthy on what could be his farewell.

Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush was thrust into the spotlight after an injury to Dak Prescott. However, Rush has not let the opportunity pass him by.

Rush, who also is scheduled to become a free agent in the offseason, has started every game since Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring injury. The Cowboys are 4-4 in Rush’s eight starts. He has earned a $250,000 incentive by playing 45 percent of the snaps this season. If he reaches 55 percent, he earns another $250,000.

The Cowboys won't make the playoffs this season, but they've won four of their past five games with Cooper Rush at quarterback.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has praised Trey Lance's preparation, with the former first-round pick eyeing a start against the Washington Commanders.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush is focused on the Washington Commanders in Week 18, not what could potentially happen this offseason.