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X-rays negative on back
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 9:11 PM
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that X-rays on Guyton's back came back negative, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: It's positive news for the third-year pro, who sustained a back injury late during the Cowboys' loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday. Dallas' Week 6 practice participation will provide clarity on Guyton's chances of playing against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Injury seemingly not serious
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 7:44 AM
Lamb is believed to be dealing with a "quad bruise" that is "not considered to be serious," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Lamb was deemed questionable to return to Thursday's loss to the Buccaneers after -- per the Cowboys' official website -- taking a "hit on the same quad that got hit last week," and although he briefly got back out there he was not on the field for his team's final drive. Lamb does not appear to be facing an extended absence and will have extra time to rest and recover before the Cowboys face the Packers in Week 6, but it could be a few days until the next update on his status arrives. |
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Gets positive news from X-rays
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:18 PM
Guyton had X-rays on his back that "looked good" following Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Guyton exited late in the contest Thursday and didn't return. Head coach Brian Schotenheimer seemed optimistic about Guyton's X-ray results but also indicated that the team will run more tests on the left tackle. It remains to be seen if Guyton will be able to play against the Packers in Week 6, though it may help his cause that he'll have 10 days to try to be ready to suit up. |
Brandon Aubrey Brandon Aubrey Makes lone FG try Thursday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:09 PM
Aubrey made his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try in a Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Analysis: Aubrey didn't get many opportunities to kick, but he did nail a 41-yard FG just before halftime. The All-Pro kicker is now 9-for-12 on field-goal tries this season, with all of his misses (including two that were blocked) coming from at least 59 yards out. Aubrey is still one of the league's elite kickers, and he figures to continue getting opportunities from very deep considering the strength of his leg. |
Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Piles up yards late in Week 5 loss
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 10:56 PM
Prescott completed 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Analysis: Prescott's final yardage number was sure to please fantasy managers, but there was a pretty sizable gulf between that figure and the veteran signal-caller's actual play-to-play performance most of the night. Prescott and the air attack struggled through more than a half against an aggressive Buccaneers defense, including on a third-quarter interception that led to a Tampa Bay touchdown. However, he came alive on a mid-fourth-quarter drive where the Cowboys sped up the pace, capping that 10-play, 99-yard possession off with an 18-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens. Prescott had Dallas moving again the next time he had the ball, but a pass that went off Jake Ferguson's hands over the middle was secured by Alex Anzalone for what turned out to be a game-sealing interception. Prescott completed a season-low 57.1 percent of his throws and failed to throw multiple touchdown passes for the third straight game, but he'll still take an impressive 9:3 TD:INT into a Week 6 road showdown against the Packers on Sunday night, Oct. 18. |
Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Another TD in Week 5 loss
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 10:49 PM
Williams rushed 12 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and brought in two of three targets for 17 yards in the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Analysis: Williams' rushing opportunities were somewhat capped by a surprising second-half game script that included a 17-0 third-quarter advantage for Tampa Bay. However, the veteran running back had gotten Dallas started off on the right foot in the first quarter, when he capped off a nine-play opening drive with a one-yard touchdown run. Williams did a respectable job throughout the night grinding out yards against a tough Buccaneers run defense, but he's now averaged less than 3.8 yards per carry in four of the first five games, including two straight. Nevertheless, Williams does have six rushing touchdowns in the same span, and he should have a good chance at a heftier workload on the ground in a Week 6 road matchup against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
George Pickens George Pickens Takes turn as workhorse Thursday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 10:45 PM
Pickens secured nine of 13 targets for 130 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Analysis: Pickens was a bit player in the air attack during a Week 4 comeback win against the Texans during which CeeDee Lamb (quadriceps) recorded a massive 17-189-1 line on 21 targets, but it was the former's turn to shine Thursday. The fact Lamb was in and out of the game during the latter stages of the fourth quarter did have some impact on Pickens' involvement, but the latter was already having a big night that included his first receiving touchdown of the season on an 18-yard grab in the fourth quarter. Pickens ultimately finished with new season-high figures across his receiving line, and he'll be in line for a similarly busy night in a Week 6 road matchup against the Packers on Sunday night, Oct. 18 if Lamb is limited or misses that contest altogether. |
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Departs late during Thursday Night Football
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 10:22 PM
Guyton exited Thursday's game against Tampa Bay due to a back injury and didn't return, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Guyton was deemed questionable late in the fourth quarter, and he didn't end up re-entering the contest. It's not clear if he'd have been able to get back on the field if there was more time left on the clock when he departed. As such, it bears watching Dallas' injury reports next week to get more insight about Guyton's status for Week 6 against Green Bay. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Nursing quad injury
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 10:01 PM
Lamb (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against Tampa Bay, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Lamb was standing on the sideline with his helmet on in the fourth quarter, suggesting the injury isn't serious, but he watched as the offense marched down the field and put it in the end zone. Ryan Flournoy, Jonathan Mingo and KaVontae Turpin will soak up additional snaps at wideout, while George Pickens handles clear WR1 duties with Lamb sidelined. Prior to his injury, Lamb caught two of five targets for nine yards. |
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Done for night
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 9:27 PM
Clark (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's contest against the Buccaneers, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Clark is dealing with an apparent hamstring injury, and as a result, his night has come to a premature end. The safety plays primarily with the special-teams unit, so his absence won't impact the Cowboys' defense. |
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Available to play Thursday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
Smith (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith was removed from injured reserve Thursday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports. However, after carrying a questionable tag, Smith will be out there Thursday night, likely resulting in less snaps for T.J. Bass. |
Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Active versus Tampa Bay
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 6:04 PM
Mingo (illness) is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Mingo was in danger of missing this contest. However, the illness won't keep the 25-year-old off the field Thursday night. Mingo has appeared in all four of the Cowboys' games this season, amassing one catch (three targets) for 10 yards. |
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Won't play in Week 5
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:45 PM
Porter has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers due to an illness, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Only days after his trade from Pittsburgh to Dallas this past Sunday at Houston, Porter was able to handle a 45 percent snap share but didn't make any marks in the box score in his Cowboys debut. An illness will keep him sidelined in Week 5, though, allowing Ameer Speed and Caelen Carson to work at outside cornerback opposite DaRon Bland. |
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Won't play against Tampa Bay
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 7:26 PM
Shelton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Shelton is considered week-to-week due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 4 against the Texans, so his absence for Thursday's game isn't a surprise. His next chance to suit up is Week 6 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18, though Shelton would have to log at least a limited practice to have a legitimate chance of returning. |
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Questionable for TNF
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 7:23 PM
Smith (thumb) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith, who was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, finished Week 5 prep with a full practice Wednesday. The questionable tag gives him a chance to be activated from IR and make his 2026 debut Thursday. Smith's return would likely result in T.J. Bass reverting to a depth role on the offensive line. |
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Ruled out for Week 5
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 5:39 PM
The Cowboys have ruled out Durant (hamstring) for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: As expected, Durant will miss a third-straight game due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Commanders in Week 2. His next chance to play is Week 6 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18, though Durant has yet to return to practice since his injury. DaRond Bland and Joey Porter will be the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks for Thursday Night Football. |
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Won't play against Tampa Bay
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 5:35 PM
Overshown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Overshown was a DNP in all three practices in a shortened week due to a hamstring injury, which he sustained in the Cowboys' regular-season opener against the Giants. He'll end up missing a fourth consecutive game as a result of his health concern, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Jaishawn Barham and Shemar James will continue to operate in elevated roles at inside linebacker next to Dee Winters for as long as Overshown is sidelined. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Under the weather, iffy for TNF
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 5:31 PM
Mingo did not practice Wednesday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Wednesday was the first time this week that Mingo popped up on the injury report, which casts uncertainty over his status for Thursday Night Football. He's seen just three targets through four regular-season games, but if Mingo isn't cleared to play, then undrafted rookie Camden Brown would be in line to be on the active gameday roster for the first time this season, with Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin both in the mix for a slight increase in offensive snaps. |
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Secures seven tackles in win
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:47 PM
Downs recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 34-30 win over Houston.
Analysis: Downs was able to notch at least seven takedowns for the third time in four contests to begin his NFL career. The safety has been on the field for every defensive snap over the last three weeks, and he is now up to 27 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two forced fumble this year. |
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Week-to-week with hamstring injury
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 6:47 PM
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Tuesday that Shelton is considered week-to-week due to a hamstring injury, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Shelton likely picked up the injury during the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Texans, when he played one snap each on offense and special teams. It's unclear whether a stint on injured reserve is necessary for the rookie fourth-rounder, but it seems unlikely that he'll be cleared to play Thursday against the Buccaneers. |
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