Cowboys Start Trey Lance At Quarterback In Week 18 Finale Against Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys made a surprising move on Saturday, announcing that they will start Trey Lance at quarterback in their Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders. Lance, who was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers in a trade earlier this week, has not played in a game since Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Why The Cowboys Are Starting Trey Lance

There are a few reasons why the Cowboys are starting Lance in Week 18.

Dak Prescott is injured. Prescott suffered a fractured thumb in Week 17 and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Cooper Rush is not ready to start. Rush started the last five games for the Cowboys and went 4-1. However, he also threw six interceptions in those five games, and the Cowboys’ offense struggled to move the ball consistently.
Lance gives the Cowboys the best chance to win. Lance is a talented young quarterback with a lot of upside. He is also familiar with the Cowboys’ offense, having played in a similar system in San Francisco.

What To Expect From Trey Lance

Lance is a dynamic playmaker who can make plays with his arm and his legs. He is also a good runner, which should help the Cowboys’ offense be more balanced.

However, Lance is also inexperienced. He has only started 10 games in his NFL career, and he has never played in a meaningful game in December or January.

It is also worth noting that the Cowboys are facing a tough opponent in Week 18. The Commanders are 8-8 and are fighting for a playoff spot. They also have a strong defense that is led by Chase Young and Montez Sweat.

Conclusion

It remains to be seen how Lance will play in his first start for the Cowboys. However, he gives the Cowboys a chance to win in Week 18 and potentially make the playoffs.

The Cowboys are 12-4 and have already clinched a playoff berth. However, they can still improve their seeding with a win in Week 18. A win would give the Cowboys the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs.