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The Dallas Cowboys discover themselves in a precarious place, sitting at 3-7 and staring down the potential of their first six-game dropping streak since their dismal 4-12 season in 2015.
Their path to restoration runs by way of the Washington Commanders, the place Dallas will face acquainted faces in former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and several other former teammates who switched allegiances this offseason: Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr.
However the Cowboys should 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 will not travel with the team to Washington and now have been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Also, Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks was not activated today and he will not play Sunday vs. Washington,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X.
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs and G Zack Martin won’t journey with the group to Washington and now have been downgraded to out for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Commanders.
Additionally, Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks was not activated as we speak and he won’t play Sunday vs. Washington.
Diggs has been instrumental to Dallas’ protection, beginning all 10 video games whereas accumulating 37 whole tackles, eight passes defended and two interceptions.
The offensive line takes a big 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 big problem for Dallas, notably with beginning quarterback Dak Prescott already out with a hamstring harm.
The absences complicate an already tough process because the Cowboys put together to face the resurgent Commanders, who’ve discovered their stride underneath Quinn’s management.
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