Slow starts in the first two exhibition games had raised questions about whether Milton was the right choice as backup to star quarterback Dak Prescott.

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton hasn't had the best of times in the two preseason losses, as his backup status, for some, is in question. With Milton's physical traits well-known, we want to see him play the quarterback position to a higher level,