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Cowboys Bench Prescott: Joe Milton Shines in Relief

10/27/2025

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In Week 8, the Dallas Cowboys benched Dak Prescott while trailing 44-17 against the Denver Broncos to preserve his health for future games.
Joe Milton, acquired from the New England Patriots, took over at quarterback and immediately threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert on his first drive.
Milton showed a strong arm but his consistency remains a concern.
There is no ongoing quarterback controversy within the Cowboys.

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Story summary

In Week 8, the Dallas Cowboys benched Dak Prescott while trailing 44-17 against the Denver Broncos to preserve his health for future games.
Joe Milton, acquired from the New England Patriots, took over at quarterback and immediately threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert on his first drive.
Milton showed a strong arm but his consistency remains a concern.
There is no ongoing quarterback controversy within the Cowboys.