The Dallas Cowboys soundly beat the Las Vegas Raiders and you hope they carry that momentum back home with them. This week, the Cowboys will be at home against the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles. If the Cowboys hope to have any outside chance at competing for the division and a playoff spot, this week’s game is a must-win for the Cowboys. As always, how Dallas prepares for the game will depend on the personnel they have available. Here’s how the Cowboys are looking after the first day of practice this week.
The big name on the limited participant list is Dak Prescott. But, coach Brian Schottenheimer made clear his inclusion for a hip injury is purely cautionary on a short week.
Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas was limited today. Thomas missed last week’s game with a calf injury. Others on the limited list include Tyler Smith (knee), Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder/neck), Dante Fowler (neck), and safeties Malik Hooker (toe) and Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder).
Also noteworthy, the Eagles suffered a significant loss to their offensive line after learning that Lane Johnson will be out for 4-6 weeks with a foot injury. Center Cam Jurgens also was not seen at practice today. He was hurt against the Detroit Lions last Sunday night. Jurgens, if unable to play this week, would be a big loss.
