The Dallas Cowboys discover themselves in a precarious place, sitting at 3-7 and staring down the potential for their first six-game shedding streak since their dismal 4-12 season in 2015.
Their path to restoration runs by means of the Washington Commanders, the place Dallas will face acquainted faces in former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and a number of other former teammates who switched allegiances this offseason: Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr.
However the Cowboys must pull it off with out three key gamers who’ve already been dominated out for the Week 12 recreation.
“Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs and G Zack Martin won’t journey with the crew to Washington and now have been downgraded to out for Sunday’s recreation towards the Commanders. Additionally, Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks was not activated at present and he won’t play Sunday vs. Washington,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X.
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs and G Zack Martin won’t journey with the crew to Washington and now have been downgraded to out for Sunday’s recreation towards the Commanders.
Additionally, Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks was not activated at present and he won’t play Sunday vs. Washington.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2024
Diggs has been instrumental to Dallas’ protection, beginning all 10 video games whereas accumulating 37 complete tackles, eight passes defended and two interceptions.
The offensive line takes a major hit with out Martin, an 11-year veteran and seven-time All-Professional who additionally hasn’t missed a begin this season.
Cooks, regardless of receiving medical clearance to return from injured reserve, stays sidelined.
His final look got here in Week 4, and his season stats present 9 receptions for 91 yards and one landing.
The mounting accidents pose a major problem for Dallas, significantly with beginning quarterback Dak Prescott already out with a hamstring damage.
The absences complicate an already tough job because the Cowboys put together to face the resurgent Commanders, who’ve discovered their stride beneath Quinn’s management.
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