Dak Prescott left the Cowboys’ 34-30 win over the Texans with more than just a relief-filled feeling.
Dallas moved to 2-2 after a Week 4 victory that keeps the season from sliding into a 1-3 hole, and Prescott did his part to make it happen. He finished with 335 yards on 32-for-45 passing, but he also admitted after the game that he was dealing with pain in his hand.
Prescott said his hand had been stepped on and was swollen, and he wrapped it up while speaking with reporters. Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reported: "Dak Prescott said his right hand got 'stepped on' on the intentional grounding play.
Little swelling. He said he's fine,"
That left at least a little unease hanging over an otherwise huge win. Prescott appeared to be managing it after the game, and more should come out as the week goes on.
He also reflected on how the game played out in the closing moments, saying he welcomed the pressure and the chance to finish it off.
"I want it like that, (with) the ball in my hands at the end of the game," Prescott said, according to Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports via AOL. "I am thankful for that.
If you give me these games. I asked God, give me one more chance."
He added, "Thank my guys for going out there and blocking, CeeDee, George going out there making great catches. Can't do it without any of those guys."
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