Cooper Rush

Cooper Rush

29-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Dallas Cowboys
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Another Dak Prescott injury landed Rush under center again in 2022, and the 29-year-old Central Michigan product won four straight starts before falling to the Eagles in Week 6. His efficiency took a step back, however, and those victories owed more to Dan Quinn's defense than Rush's arm. With coordinator Kellen Moore leaving to take over the Chargers offense, Rush's knowledge of Moore's scheme no longer is a plus, and he could face a stiff challenge for the No. 2 quarterback job in training camp from the more athletically gifted Will Grier, a third-round pick of the Panthers in 2019. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Cowboys in March of 2023.
Remains in Dallas
QBDallas Cowboys
March 17, 2023
The Cowboys are re-signing Rush to a two-year contract Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Rush proved his worth as a backup last season by leading Dallas' offense to win four of his five early-season starts with Dak Prescott injured. Prescott is the Cowboys' clear starter, but after having proven his proficiency in the team's system, Rush could be worth rostering in deeper fantasy formats that start multiple quarterbacks.
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How do Cooper Rush's 2022 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
24.1%
 
Avg Target Depth
8.8 Yds
 
Sack Rate
4.1%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
5.1 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
3.7%
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Cooper Rush's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
225 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.93 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.47 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.23 sec
 
Vertical Jump
27.0 in
 
Broad Jump
105 in
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rush claimed the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott in camp last year and made himself a fan favorite Week 8 by leading the Cowboys to a win at Minnesota in his only start of the season. The 28-year-old doesn't offer much in the way of arm strength or athleticism, but he knows the scheme and makes good decisions. He again is positioned for the backup role in 2022, but he might have to fend off Will Grier to hang onto it.
Rush has thrown a combined three passes over his first two seasons in the league, but he was nonetheless given a vote of confidence as the primary backup in 2018, and there's little to suggest that will change in the upcoming season. He'll have to hold off Mike White in the preseason, though White did not see a single snap of action in his 2018 rookie campaign. Even if Rush gets an opportunity, the uncertainty limits his fantasy viability, even in dynasty and deeper 2-QB leagues.
Rush saw brief action in two games last year after replacing Kellen Moore as Dak Prescott's backup. He'll face competition for the job from fifth round pick Mike White, but Rush's experience in the Cowboys' system could give him a slight edge.
Rush will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Tony Romo as one of the rare undrafted free agent quarterbacks to succeed in the NFL. With a similar profile to current Cowboys backup Kellen Moore, Rush makes up for what he lacks in arm strength with football IQ. Nonetheless, Rush requires time on the practice squad to re-shape his body and improve his throwing mechanics.
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Proves worth as backup
QBDallas Cowboys
January 27, 2023
Rush completed 58.0 percent of his passes for 1,051 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions over nine games in 2022.
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Struggles in loss Sunday
QBDallas Cowboys
October 16, 2022
Rush completed just 18 of 38 pass attempts for 181 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Eagles.
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Starting again in Week 6
QBDallas Cowboys
October 16, 2022
Rush will serve as the Cowboys' starting quarterback Sunday at Philadelphia with Dak Prescott (thumb) inactive.
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Likely getting another start
QBDallas Cowboys
October 12, 2022
The Cowboys are preparing for Rush and not Dak Prescott (thumb) to start Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Quiet in Sunday's win
QBDallas Cowboys
October 9, 2022
Rush completed 10 of 16 passes for 102 yards without a touchdown or interception in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Rams.
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