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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNJoe Milton III scores two touchdowns for Cowboys in win versus Atlanta
Former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III started for the Cowboys. He completed 10-of-18 passing attempts for 132 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded 33 rushing yards on four attempts and scored one touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey brings down Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick on major third-down sack. Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. strip sacks New York Jets quarterback Adrian Martinez and cornerback Mac McWilliams recovers the fumble.
With real questions regarding whether the Cowboys have a capable No. 2 to Dak Prescott, second-year quarterback Joe Milton had a solid night in the team's preseason finale.
The Dallas Cowboys knew they were getting a young backup quarterback that needed development when they acquired Joe Milton in a trade from the New England Patriots this offseason. After two preseason games,
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III walks it in for a touchdown aftea r perfect play fake. Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut rushes for a 1-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.
Cowboy Nation hopes Milton is more than two or three percent better against the Falcons, with there being real fear for the franchise if Dak Prescott goes down injured, which means Milton is thrown into the deep end to keep Dallas’ season afloat.
Princeton Fant and Joe Milton III are no strangers in a locker room together. The former Tennessee Vols shared one in 2021-22 in Knoxville. Now, both are fighting for roster spots with the Dallas Cowboys,
The Dallas Cowboys had better hope quarterback Dak Prescott can stay healthy this season because their QB2 is not the answer.