The expectations for Cooper Rush — replacing the injured Dak Prescott at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 8 Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings — were pretty low.
But he played as good of a game as you could ask for out of a backup quarterback, with 325 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
That included the game-winner to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left for the dramatic victory.
His family was in the stands, and NBC cameras caught his dad’s excited reaction with him soaking it all in for a second.
This is all the best. Check out the footage from that great moment:
Cooper Rush’s dad soaking it in pic.twitter.com/2N8FlnA6Ht
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 1, 2021
Cooper Rush’s dad was saying “Be smart. Be smart.” earlier in the drive. His celebration after the TD was even better pic.twitter.com/ZvMYip7NEc
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 1, 2021
Bonus: Here’s Prescott congratulating Rush in the tunnel. Also awesome:
Dak Prescott chases down Cooper Rush and envelopes him in a bear hug, after a dramatic win in Minnesota, and Rush’s game-winning touchdown pass to Amari Cooper. pic.twitter.com/hZAawd1EMD
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) November 1, 2021
