Dallas Cowboys face injury crisis as stars fight to play against Commanders on Christmas Day
Christmas Day brings excitement for Dallas Cowboys fans as they prepare to watch their beloved team take the field. This year, the Cowboys are headed to Landover, Maryland, to face off against their NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EST, marking the first game in a festive Netflix doubleheader, followed by the Detroit Lions going up against the Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. For those looking for more action, Prime Video will feature the Denver Broncos squaring off against the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:15 p.m.
Injury Struggles for the Cowboys
As the Cowboys gear up for this critical matchup, they are grappling with a series of injuries among key players. Notably, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has been nursing a neck issue, which led him to miss Week 16. His status remained uncertain until game time, making him a pivotal figure to watch. Similarly, guard Tyler Booker, who is dealing with an ankle injury, was also listed as a game-time decision. Fortunately for Dallas, both players have been declared active, as they were not included in the inactive list.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
Before diving deeper into the Cowboys’ injury situation, let’s take a glance at their final injury report:
OUT
– Josh Butler, CB, Knee
– DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Concussion
– Tyler Guyton, LT, Ankle (Placed on IR)
– Payton Turner, DE, Ribs
– Phil Mafah, RB, Shoulder
QUESTIONABLE
– Ryan Flournoy, WR, Knee
– Caelen Carson, CB, Hamstring
– Tyler Booker, G, Ankle
– Quinnen Williams, DT, Neck
– Malik Davis, RB, Toe
– Kenny Clark, DT, Hand
– Shavon Revel, CB, Knee
– T.J. Bass, G, Thumb
– Donovan Wilson, S, Hip
– Javonte Williams, RB, Neck
– Kavontae Turpin, WR/KR, Shoulder
Washington Commanders Injury Report
On the other side of the field, the Washington Commanders are also facing their share of injury challenges. Here’s their injury report heading into the game:
OUT
– Jayden Daniels, QB, Elbow
– Laremy Tunsil, OT, Oblique
– Da’Ron Payne, DT, Back
– Marcus Mariota, QB, Hand
– Nick Bellore, LB, Concussion
QUESTIONABLE
– Colson Yankoff, TE, Ankle
– Bobby Wagner, LB, Knee
– Brandon Coleman, OT, Shin
– Chris Rodriguez, RB, Illness
Dallas Cowboys Inactive List
As the Cowboys finalize their game-day roster, they have declared the following players inactive for the matchup against the Commanders:
Jaydon Blue, RB
Ryan Flournoy, WR (knee)
Perrion Winfrey, DT
Jay Toia, DT
DeMarvion Overshown, LB (concussion)
Caelen Carson, CB (hamstring)
For the Cowboys, the stakes are high as they aim to secure a win on this festive occasion while managing a challenging injury landscape. As the game unfolds, fans will be watching closely to see how these developments impact Dallas’s performance against their long-time rivals.
