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Malik Davis Malik Davis Held out of practice
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 4:10 PM
Davis (calf/eye) didn't practice Wednesday, while fellow Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (shoulder) isn't listed on the Week 18 injury report, dallascowboys.com reports.
Analysis: Davis took 20 carries for 103 yards in last Thursday's win over Washington, taking over as the lead back after Williams left with a shoulder injury (for the second straight week). Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Davis would be a limited participant Wednesday due to an eye injury suffered toward the end of the Week 17 win, but it turns out Davis didn't practice at all. Williams, on the other hand, is off the injury report and thus likely to play, though it's possible his workload is scaled back with free agency on the horizon and Dallas eliminated from playoff contention. |
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Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Avoids injury report
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 3:54 PM
Williams (shoulder) wasn't listed on the Cowboys' first Week 18 injury report Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Prior to Wednesday's session, coach Brian Schottenheimer told Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News that Williams and No. 2 RB Malik Davis would be limited. However, Williams practiced without restrictions to begin Week 18 prep, while Davis didn't log any on-field work due to listed calf and eye issues. Williams thus seems poised to lead Dallas' backfield Sunday at the Giants, especially if Davis isn't able to suit up. |
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Ryan Flournoy Ryan Flournoy Limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 3:44 PM
Flournoy (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Flournoy wasn't able to play last Thursday in Washington on a short week after he sprained his right knee Week 16 against the Chargers. By kicking off this week with a capped session, he appears to have a chance to return to action Sunday at the Giants, but his status will be monitored as the week continues to get a sense of his odds to play in the Cowboys' regular-season finale. |
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Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 3:38 PM
Ferguson (calf) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ferguson didn't play after halftime of last Thursday's win at Washington due to a calf injury, ending Week 17 action with one catch (on two targets) for six yards and one touchdown. He was spotted working with Cowboys trainers on the side Wednesday, per Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, so his lack of activity to begin Week 18 prep isn't a surprise. Ferguson will have two more sessions this week to put himself in a position to suit up Sunday at the Giants. |
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Malik Davis Malik Davis Will be limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 1:01 PM
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Davis (eye) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Davis and starting running back Javonte Williams (shoulder) will both be listed as limited on Dallas' first injury report of Week 18, potentially paving the way for rookie Jaydon Blue to get involved on offense during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants. With Williams having been forced out early versus Washington on Christmas Day in Week 17, Davis went off for 103 rushing yards on 20 carries while failing to secure either of his two targets. Davis will stand to handle a significant workload versus New York in the event that he is cleared to play Sunday but Williams is not. |
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Javonte Williams Javonte Williams To be limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 12:54 PM
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Williams (shoulder) will be listed as limited on Wednesday's practice report, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The same can be said for No. 2 RB Malik Davis (eye), meaning rookie Jaydon Blue is the only healthy backfield option on the active roster at the moment. Williams himself didn't return to last Thursday's win at Washington after his four-yard TD run in the second quarter, finishing Week 17 with 13 carries for 54 yards and the score. The state of the Cowboys' ground game thus is in flux ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale at the Giants. |
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Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Starters to play in finale
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:52 PM
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Prescott will play in the team's regular-season finale on the road against the Giants on Sunday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Dallas currently sits at a 7-8-1 record and would finish the 2025 campaign at .500 with a win over New York in Week 18, giving Prescott something to play for even with the team already eliminated from playoff contention. The 32-year-old signal-caller has operated as one of the NFL's most efficient quarterbacks down the stretch, as he's averaging over 300 passing yards per game across seven appearances since the Cowboys' bye in Week 10, with 13 passing touchdowns and just four interceptions in that span. |
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KaVontae Turpin KaVontae Turpin Makes impact as receiver Thursday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:54 PM
Turpin caught his only target for an 86-yard touchdown in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day. He added 115 yards on five kickoff returns.
Analysis: The one touch on offense tied his season low, but Turpin made it count by settling under a deep toss by Dak Prescott in the second quarter and taking it to the house. It was Turpin's second receiving TD of the season, but his primary value to the Cowboys still comes from his return ability, and his 1,599 kickoff return yards on the year are by far a career high. He'll look to pad those totals a little more in Week 18 against the Giants. |
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Jalen Tolbert Jalen Tolbert Four receptions in Christmas win
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:49 PM
Tolbert caught four of eight targets for 31 yards in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day.
Analysis: With Ryan Flournoy (knee) inactive and tight end Jake Ferguson (calf) leaving the game early, Tolbert wound up seeing a season high in targets and tying his season high in receptions, although he didn't do much with the volume. The fourth-year wideout has managed an 18-203-1 line on 33 targets for the year, and with his rookie contract set to expire, he could be set to play his final game with Dallas in Week 18 against the Giants. |
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George Pickens George Pickens Four grabs against Commanders
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:44 PM
Pickens caught four of five targets for 78 yards in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day.
Analysis: Despite the limited looks, the star wideout finished second on Dallas in receiving yards, topped only by KaVontae Turpin, who turned his only catch into an 86-yard touchdown. The five targets represented Pickens' lowest volume since Week 5, but Thursday's production did put him over 90 catches and 1,400 yards on the season -- the first time he's reached either mark in his career. He'll look to finish the year on a high note ahead of his potential free agency this offseason in a Week 18 clash with the Giants. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Does little with 10 targets
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
Lamb caught five of 10 targets for 46 yards in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day.
Analysis: The Pro Bowl wideout led Dallas in targets and catches on the day, but Lamb wound up third on the team in receiving yards and didn't haul in either of Dak Prescott's two TD passes. Lamb has caught at least five passes in five straight games, posting a 30-441-1 line on 44 targets over that stretch, and he'll look to finish the season on a high note in Week 18 against the Giants. |
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Malik Davis Malik Davis Hits century mark Thursday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:32 PM
Davis carried the ball 20 times for 103 yards and failed to catch either of his two targets in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day.
Analysis: Javonte Williams (shoulder) was knocked out of the game early, and with Dallas taking a 24-10 lead into the second half, Davis saw a hefty workload as the team worked to burn the clock. It was the first 100-yard game of the fourth-year back's career -- his previous high was 47 yards, set in Week 13 this season -- and the carry volume also doubled his prior high. There's no indication yet how serious Williams' shoulder injury is, but with nothing on the line in a Week 18 clash with the Giants except the chance at a .500 record, Davis could be in line for big volume again. |
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Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tops 300 yards in Christmas win
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:26 PM
Prescott completed 19 of 37 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day. He added 24 rushing yards on four carries.
Analysis: For the second straight week, Dallas did most of its damage early, as Prescott led the team on four scoring drives in the first half before the Cowboys were held to just two field goals after halftime. Prescott is having a strong finish to the season, topping 300 passing yards in four of the last six games and throwing multiple TDs in four of the six as well, and his second touchdown toss Thursday gave him his fourth career 30-TD campaign. The Cowboys have a shot at finishing with a .500 record, which might be enough incentive to keep Prescott under center in Week 18 against the Giants. |
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Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Won't return Thursday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 1:53 PM
Ferguson won't return to Thursday's contest at Washington due to a calf injury, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The Cowboys made the announcement not long after halftime, but prior to that point there was no indication Ferguson was dealing with a health concern. In any case, he'll finish Week 17 with one catch (on two targets) for six yards and one touchdown. Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford will be Dallas' options at tight end for the rest of Thursday's game. |
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Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Exits with shoulder injury
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 1:28 PM
Williams suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday's game in Washington, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: After his four-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter, Williams didn't receive another touch before the Cowboys deemed him questionable to return. If he's unable to get back into the contest, he'll end Week 17 action with 13 carries for 54 yards and the aforementioned score and no catches (on two targets). Malik Davis should garner most of the RBs reps for as long as Williams is sidelined, but FB Hunter Luepke also is on hand for snaps. |
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Jalen Tolbert Jalen Tolbert Active on Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:56 AM
Tolbert is not among Dallas' inactives for Thursday's Week 17 game against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tolbert was a healthy scratch each of the previous three weeks, but he'll be available Christmas Day. His opportunity comes as a result of Ryan Flournoy missing the contest due to a knee injury. Tolbert may still have a hard time getting on the field often, as CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, KaVontae Turpin and perhaps Jonathan Mingo are all above him in the WR pecking order. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Could have bigger role Thursday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:51 AM
Mingo is not among Dallas' inactives for Thursday's Week 17 game against the Commanders, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, and he could see an increased role with Ryan Flournoy (knee) out of action.
Analysis: Mingo has had a quiet season so far, tallying one catch on three targets for 25 yards over four games. He'll still be behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and KaVontae Turpin in the WR pecking order Thursday, but Mingo could get a few more looks due to Flournoy's absence. Mingo has been a bit more involved of late anyway, notching 14 offensive snaps Week 15 and eight offensive snaps last Sunday against the Chargers. |
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Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Healthy scratch again Week 17
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:45 AM
Blue (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Blue has fallen out of the Cowboys' running back rotation, as he hasn't played since Week 8. Dallas will carry just two running backs -- Javonte Williams and Malik Davis -- plus fullback Hunter Luepke into their Christmas Day matchup. |
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Ryan Flournoy Ryan Flournoy Inactive on Christmas
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:37 AM
Flournoy (knee) is listed as inactive Thursday at Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Flournoy was forced out of this past Sunday's loss to the Chargers in the first half due to a knee injury and wasn't able to return. He proceeded to be limited at Monday's walkthrough, but a lack of on-field work Tuesday and Wednesday seemingly forecast his imminent inactive status. With Flournoy out Week 17, KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo and Jalen Tolbert will be the tertiary wide receivers behind starters CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Next up for Flournoy is a Week 18 road matchup with the Giants. |
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Phil Mafah Phil Mafah Won't return Thursday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:44 PM
Mafah (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 2025 seventh-round pick from Clemson practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week but won't make his NFL debut in Thursday's divisional matchup. While Mafah remains on the injured reserve list, expect Javonte Williams and Malik Davis to handle Dallas' backfield duties. |
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