I don't agree with that. I would MUCH rather him be available on the stretch run than risk losing him against a 3-3 Vikings team. If you have any doubt he can't go, you rest him and make sure you have him later in the year.
This is something Dak has to play through, I think, especially after chewing through all those practice reps. He’s going to play.
While the opponent this week wouldn’t seem to be a good matchup for an immobile QB, I don’t think the Vikes have played an OL like ours with as balanced an offense overall or nearly as good a decision-maker as Dak.
The Vikings lead the league in sacks, but that’s mainly because the coverage scheme has been really good.
I think Zeke, TP, and both TEs are going to have good games. But for the WRs to get going it’s going to take Dak-level accuracy.
Unlike Rush (or Baker Mayfield), Dak has the vision, range, and accuracy to get the WRs the football.
Honestly if Dak plays, this is a decisive win. I don’t want a 2nd conference loss, period.
Unless there’s something structurally unsound with his repaired ankle, Dak has to play through it and build that strength back.