Cooper Rush

Cooper Rush

30-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, and Trey Lance, for whom the Cowboys traded in late August. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Cowboys in March of 2023.
Sees little action as backup
QBDallas Cowboys
January 22, 2024
Rush completed 18 of 24 passes for 144 yards and an interception over seven regular-season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
While the Cowboys' penchant for early-season blowouts gave Rush plenty of garbage-time opportunities, the 30-year-old quarterback didn't get a start as Dak Prescott stayed healthy all year. Rush is under contract for one more season at a modest $2.25 million, and while his familiarity with the offense should ensure he returns to Dallas in 2024, he could face a challenge for the No. 2 role from Trey Lance.
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How do Cooper Rush's 2023 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 %
20.8%
 
Avg Target Depth
9.5 Yds
 
Sack Rate
4.0%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
4.6 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
8.3%
 
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How do Cooper Rush's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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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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Good to go Sunday
QBDallas Cowboys
January 14, 2024
Rush (illness) is listed as active ahead of Sunday's playoff matchup against the Packers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with illness
QBDallas Cowboys
Illness
January 12, 2024
Rush (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Sees action in blowout win
QBDallas Cowboys
October 2, 2023
Rush completed both of his pass attempts for 20 yards in Sunday's 38-3 rout of the Patriots.
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Active as No. 2 quarterback
QBDallas Cowboys
September 17, 2023
Rush is active Sunday against the Jets, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Efficient in preseason opener
QBDallas Cowboys
August 13, 2023
Rush completed 10 of 12 passes for 83 yards in Saturday's 28-23 preseason loss to the Jaguars.
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