Injury Challenges Loom Over Cowboys Ahead of Showdown with Lions
The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a pivotal matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 14, set to unfold on Thursday Night Football. This game carries a unique twist, as both teams find themselves coming off the Thanksgiving Day tradition, ensuring they have had a full week to prep despite the usual short-week frenzy typical of Thursday night games.
However, the Cowboys and Lions are currently navigating a landscape littered with injury concerns affecting key players.
Dallas Cowboys Face Key Absences
For the Cowboys, left tackle Tyler Guyton remains sidelined due to a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 13. His absence has been felt, and he has yet to participate in any practice this week. Adding to the woes, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who made a notable impact with two sacks in the Thanksgiving game, is grappling with a hamstring injury, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming clash.
The injury report for Dallas includes:
Jadeveon Clowney, DE, Hamstring – Did Not Participate (DNP) Monday, DNP Tuesday
Tyler Guyton, T, Ankle – DNP Monday, DNP Tuesday
Hakeem Adeniji, T, Knee – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
Trevon Diggs, CB, Knee – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
Malik Hooker, S, Back – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
DaRon Bland, CB, Foot/Wrist – Full participation Monday and Tuesday
Caelen Carson, CB, Hamstring – Full participation Monday and Tuesday
Dante Fowler, DE, Shoulder – Limited Monday, Full Tuesday
James Houston, DE, Foot/Ankle – Limited Monday, Full Tuesday
Osa Odighizuwa, DT, Elbow – Full participation Monday and Tuesday
George Pickens, WR, Calf/Knee – Limited Monday, Full Tuesday
KaVontae Turpin, WR, Shoulder – Full participation Monday and Tuesday
Donovan Wilson, S, Neck – Limited Monday, Full Tuesday
Detroit Lions Struggle with Multiple Injuries
The Lions are not faring much better, as star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown missed practice due to an ankle injury. Adding to their challenges, both offensive tackles, Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell, were also absent from practice on Tuesday, raising concerns about the depth of the offensive line.
The injury report for Detroit includes:
Taylor Decker, T, Shoulder – Limited Monday, DNP Tuesday
Kerby Joseph, S, Knee – Limited Monday, DNP Tuesday
Kalif Raymond, WR, Ankle – DNP Monday, DNP Tuesday
Penei Sewell, T, Shoulder – DNP Tuesday
Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Ankle – DNP Monday, DNP Tuesday
Brock Wright, TE, Neck – DNP Monday, DNP Tuesday
Shane Zylstra, TE, Knee – Limited Monday, DNP Tuesday
Kayode Awosika, G, Foot – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
Brian Branch, DB, Toe/Ankle – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
Graham Glasgow, C, Knee – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
Sione Vaki, RB, Thumb – Limited Monday, Limited Tuesday
Terrion Arnold, CB, Shoulder – DNP Monday, Reserve/Injured Tuesday
The Cowboys’ injury report remains largely unchanged, while the Lions have seen significant additions to their list, particularly with the absence of Sewell and Joseph. As both teams prepare for what promises to be an exciting game, the stakes remain high, with injuries potentially altering the dynamics of this important showdown.
