Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was benched during the fourth
quarter of his team's 42-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday
Night Football.

Prescott finished the night with 153 passing yards, one touchdown and a
season-high three interceptions. He was never able to grow comfortable in
the pocket, as San Francisco's defensive line sacked him three times.

He took a seat midway through the fourth quarter and was replaced by
backup Cooper Rush.

Prescott's quarterback rating of 51.6 was his lowest all season, as the
49ers jumped out to an early 21-7 lead and never looked back. None of
Dallas' receivers broke the 50-yard mark, while running back Tony Pollard
managed only 29 yards on the ground.

This was the Cowboys' second loss in their past three games. The Arizona
Cardinals also upset them 28-16 in Week 3.

Although they rebounded in Week 4 with a 38-3 victory over the New England
Patriots, this loss should serve as a reality check for a Dallas team that
began the season with two straight wins.

Now sitting at 3-2, the Cowboys are losing ground in the NFC East race.
The 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles remained perfect on Sunday after defeating the
Los Angeles Rams 23-14.

Prescott's final play of the night was his third interception, an
attempted slant that 49ers linebacker Oren Burks picked off.

The Mississippi State product appeared to suffer a finger injury on his
throwing hand in the first half, although he was able to continue playing
after having it taped up.

The Cowboys will attempt to get back on track against the Los Angeles
Chargers on Monday, Oct. 16. Kickoff will be at 8:15 p.m. ET.

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