Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been on the struggle bus the last two weeks with left tackle Tyron Smith and running back Ezekiel Elliott out of the lineup. Prescott threw three interceptions and just 145 yards in the Cowboys Week 11 loss to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles. He failed to surpass 200 yards passing the week prior as well. In the last two games, Prescott has six turnovers and no touchdowns. He has scrambled for 52 yards on eight carries since Week 10.
Fantasy football Week 12: Start or sit Dak Prescott for Thursday?
Prescott has struggled the last two games with the offense missing many key starters. We look at the fantasy impact.
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The Cowboys are hoping to have Smith back on the offensive line Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Prescott has been sacked 12 times in his absence. The Chargers passing defense is pretty stout. They have recorded 30 sacks this season, third-most in the league, and they have allowed the eighth-fewest passing yards this season.
Fantasy impact: Prescott has no fantasy value without Smith on the offensive line. If Smith can play Thursday, the sophomore QB still does not have a great fantasy outlook. The Cowboys running game is in shambles without Elliott, making the offense really one-dimensional, and the Chargers have been really tough on QBs this season. There’s no reason to have Prescott in your lineup this week, especially if Smith cannot play.
