Dak Prescott Plan: 'Mock Game,' 'Full' Practice, '1st-Team Reps,' Then Cowboys QB Gets 'Trap' Matchup vs. Lions?

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to return from his five-game absence this weekend, with a golden matchup awaiting him.

The wait is over, as the Dallas Cowboys seem prepared to welcome back quarterback Dak Prescott from his five-game absence against the Detroit Lions in Week 7.

At least, that's according to Prescott and team owner Jerry Jones.

“That’s my plan,” Prescott said as he exited the locker room late Sunday night. “Obviously got to see the doctor, but yeah, that’s kind of my plan.”

"He looks good," Jerry Jones said. "He looks ready to go."

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on Wednesday detailed the plan that figures to lead Dak back on the field. ...

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*On Wednesday, participation in a 70-play "mock game'' on the practice field at The Star in which Prescott will take first-team snaps.

*And then additional throwing afterward, featuring 40 to 50 throws.

*On Thursday, "full participation,'' again as the first-team QB.

And if all goes well and Prescott plays Sunday? He'll be greeted back with a rather beneficial matchup against Detroit.

There is really no such thing in the NFL as an "easy'' game; ask most any player and he'll tell you that. And McCarthy cautioned against the notion of a "trap game.''

But ...

The Lions have the NFL's worst defense in both total yards per game (428.6) and points per game (34.0) allowed. Meanwhile, Detroit has also allowed the third-most yards per passing attempt (7.8), while ranking dead-last in sacks (seven).

It's a defensive matchup made in relative heaven, as any rust that Prescott may have could go unnoticed against a Detroit defense that is - again, relatively - cushy.

“Obviously, I’m disappointed I couldn’t be with the guys the past five weeks I guess, but I’m excited to move forward and happy as hell with the position that we’re in,” Prescott said. “We can keep it rolling. It’s good being 4-2. ...

"We’re in a good position, and we control everything in front of us.”

Prescott is technically wrong; the Cowboys are in a division in which the Eagles are undefeated - so Dallas doesn't "control everything.'' But the numbers do say something about Dak and Week 7: There is every reason to think the Cowboys offense can "control'' the 1-4 Lions.

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