Why Joe Milton is playing QB for Cowboys, not Dak Prescott

Billy Heyen

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Joe Milton is in the football game.

Dak Prescott is on the sideline.

The Dallas Cowboys are playing their Week 18 season finale against the New York Giants, and they made a swap at halftime at quarterback.

The veteran Prescott has seen his season end. The second-year QB Milton is in.

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Why Joe Milton is playing QB for Cowboys, not Dak Prescott?

Milton entered after the half to give him a chance to play.

The Cowboys hinted during the week that they wanted to see their backup on the field some this week to know a bit more about what they have in him.

Prescott threw for 104 yards in the first half before exiting.

He's not hurt, but it's worth it for the Cowboys to let him rest and see what Milton can do.

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