{
  "id": 13061683,
  "title": "Cowboys’ Dak Prescott promises injured hand had nothing to do with rough game vs. Bucs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cowboys-dak-prescott-promises-injured-hand-had-nothing-to-do-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:38:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-dak-prescott-promises-injured-073820736.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dak Prescott, the star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, has reassured the media that an injured hand sustained during last Sunday's game against the Houston Texans was not the cause of his subpar performance. Following the Cowboys' 34-30 victory, Prescott confirmed to reporters that his right hand was merely wrapped, dispelling any concerns about a potential serious injury. The Cowboys took to the field in a challenging 24-16 home defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, and Prescott acknowledged the difficulties he faced. Despite his efforts, he only completed 57.1 percent of his passes for 316 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. The interceptions were deflected by teammates, but Prescott seemed to lack his usual skill. Fans may have questions about this Week 5 performance, but Prescott remains confident that there was no physical hindrance due to his hand issue. The Cowboys' defense, however, has been a concern, as they struggled to contain Tampa Bay's offense. Despite the Tampa Buccaneers' impressive performance with 175 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, the Cowboys' offense did not pull through, resulting in a loss. With only ten days to regroup before facing the Green Bay Packers, the team will focus on rest and preparation.",
  "summary": "Dak Prescott had his right hand wrapped after last Sunday’s 34-30 win versus the Houston Texans, but he assured the media that there was no reason to worry. Following a bumpy outing in Thursday’s 24-16 home loss to the formerly winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the star quarterback expressed the same sentiment . “Absolutely nothing wrong with my hand,” […] The post Cowboys’ Dak Prescott promises…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bucky Irving and rookie QB Jalon Daniels help Bucs beat sloppy Cowboys 24-16 for 1st win of season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bucky-irving-and-rookie-qb-jalon-daniels-help-bucs-beat-sloppy",
        "published": "2026-10-09T03:33:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bucky Irving powers Buccaneers to first win of season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bucky-irving-powers-buccaneers-to-first-win-of-season",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:05:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}