Dak Prescott looks set to lead the Dallas Cowboys back onto the field at quarterback in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Running back Ezekiel Elliott in particular is excited for a number of reasons.

Munich/Dallas – Dak Prescott is set to make his comeback in Week 7 on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. And on the Dallas Cowboys, hardly anyone is looking forward to it as much as Ezekiel Elliott. It is well known how well the two get along on and off the field.

As a side note, the running back is also hoping that the Cowboys will be even stronger with their starting playmaker.

Even though Prescott has been solidly filled in by Cooper Rush, the backup has kept the Cowboys in playoff contention with four wins and only one loss, and a 4-2 record.

Taking apart the defence

“All I can say is it’s good to have him back,” Elliott told The Star, revealing an incident from practice. “Last week he played scout team quarterback and really tore the defence apart. “

Prescott was with the team all the time anyway after his thumb surgery, after all he has a role to fill as a leader too. Then it’s good to keep your feel for the team and stay close.

“That’s Dak’s biggest leadership quality,” Elliott said, “he’s just very approachable. Everyone in the locker room can relate to him. He’s not a diva. He’s ruthless and brave. He’ll talk crap. All of that. I couldn’t ask for a better quarterback. “

And Elliott knows Prescott will be highly motivated. On the one hand, to keep the Cowboys on track for success. But also to defuse the pressure immediately. Because, of course, the calls for Rush would quickly grow louder if things don’t go well under Prescott.

“I know how much work he’s put in and how much it means to him. Injuries obviously suck, but now he has a chance to get back on the field and lead us,” Elliott said.