Dak Prescott injured? What happened to Cowboys QB and why was he benched vs Chargers

Dak Prescott was benched midway through the Cowboys' Sunday game against the Los Angeles Chargers

Published on: Dec 22, 2025, 03:35:05 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Dak Prescott was benched midway through the Cowboys' Sunday game against the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving several Dallas fans confused about whether the star QB is injured. Joe Milton took over as the Cowboys lost 17-34.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) prepares to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers (AP)

“Dak Prescott needed 7 yards to go over 250 yards and they benched him,” one fan wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Dak Prescott really got benched shy of 6 yards from going over meanwhile CeeDee Lamb was still in the game lmao,” another one added.

The Cowboys (6-8-1) have now lost three in a row since a three-game winning streak that put them over .500 for the only time in coach Brian Schottenheimer's first season. Prescott, in the post-game press conference, addressed the loss. He said, "Unfortunate we lost. The effort, the focus, the mentality was there. They played better. At the end of the day, we didn't play complimentary football. We didn't make enough stops, we didn't score enough points."

Meanwhile, LB DeMarvion Overshown sustained a concussion in the first half and didn't return. C Cooper Beebe missed three plays in the first quarter after getting poked in the eye.

Dallas Cowboys depth chart

Offense

QB: Dak Prescott; Joe Milton III

RB: Javonte Williams; Jaydon Blue; Malik Davis

WR: CeeDee Lamb; Jonathan Mingo

WR: George Pickens; Ryan Flournoy

WR: KaVontae Turpin; Jalen Tolbert

TE: Jake Ferguson; Luke Schoonmaker; Brevyn Spann-Ford

LT: Tyler Guyton; Nate Thomas

LG: Tyler Smith; T.J. Bass

C: Cooper Beebe; Brock Hoffman

RG: Tyler Booker; T.J. Bass

RT: Terence Steele; Hakeem Adeniji

FB: Hunter Luepke

Defense

DE: Donovan Ezeiruaku; Jadeveon Clowney; Sam Williams

DT: Kenny Clark; Solomon Thomas

DT: Quinnen Williams; Perrion Winfrey

DT: Osa Odighizuwa; Jay Toia

DE: Dante Fowler Jr.; James Houston

LB: Kenneth Murray Jr.; Logan Wilson; Marist Liufau

LB: DeMarvion Overshown; Shemar James

CB: DaRon Bland; Shavon Revel Jr.; C.J. Goodwin

NCB: Reddy Steward

CB: Caelen Carson; Trikweze Bridges

S: Donovan Wilson; Alijah Clark

S: Malik Hooker; Markquese Bell

Special Teams

K: Brandon Aubrey

P: Bryan Anger

LS: Trent Sieg

H: Bryan Anger

KOR: KaVontae Turpin; Juanyeh Thomas; Jaydon Blue

PR: KaVontae Turpin; Jalen Tolbert

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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