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Hunter Luepke Hunter Luepke Full participant Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 5:11 PM
Luepke (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Luepke's ability to string consecutive practices together is a great sign for his availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The fullback will have one more chance to avoid an injury designation for Sunday, and even without a full practice Friday, he seems to be in a good spot to be able to suit up for the Cowboys' offense. |
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Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Doesn't practice Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:41 PM
Ferguson (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ferguson opened Week 15 prep as limited due to a calf injury Wednesday, so his downgrade one day later is somewhat concerning. However, he was seen rehabbing with the Cowboys' training staff on the side Thursday, according to Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Friday's injury report may include a ruling on Ferguson's status ahead of Sunday's game versus the Vikings, but if he needs to miss any time, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford are the next TEs up on Dallas' roster. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Gets back to full Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:36 PM
Lamb (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lamb exited in the third quarter of last Thursday's loss at Detroit due to a concussion, but after following up Wednesday's limited session with an uncapped practice one day later, he seems to be on the precipice of clearing the protocol for head injuries. Speaking of that, coach Brian Schottenheimer told Todd Archer of ESPN.com on Wednesday that Lamb had to "clear two more hurdles." Considering Lamb practiced without restrictions Thursday, he likely only has an evaluation with an independent neurologist to get through in order to make himself available Sunday against the Vikings. |
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Hunter Luepke Hunter Luepke Dealing with hip injury
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 6:52 PM
Luepke (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Luepke likely picked up the injury during the Cowboys' Week 14 loss to the Lions, when he played 40 snaps (21 on offense, 19 on special teams) and finished with two tackles. His ability to practice in a limited capacity indicates the hip injury isn't a long-term concern, and he'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against Minnesota. |
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Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson Tending to calf issue
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 4:02 PM
Ferguson was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a calf injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Both Ferguson and WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion) operated with a cap on their reps to begin Week 15 prep, but the former's health concern didn't emerge until Wednesday. As a result, Ferguson's status will continue to be monitored as the week continues to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 3:56 PM
Lamb (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lamb sustained a concussion in the third quarter of last Thursday's loss at Detroit, and while he remains in the protocol for head injuries as of Wednesday, as coach Brian Schottenheimer told Todd Archer of ESPN.com, the wide receiver must "clear two more hurdles," including gaining clearance from an independent neurologist. Lamb will have two more chances to practice fully this week before the Cowboys likely tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Taking part in drills
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 1:37 PM
Lamb (concussion) is participating in drills at Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lamb appears to be taking part in Wednesday's practice in at least a limited capacity, a positive sign after he sustained a concussion during the Cowboys' loss to the Lions on Thursday, Dec. 4. The star wideout will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist, before returning to Dallas' starting lineup, so his availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings remains uncertain. Lamb's progress so far has nonetheless been encouraging. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Progressing well
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 10:46 AM
Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted Monday that Lamb, who sustained a concussion during the Cowboys' loss to the Lions this past Thursday, is "doing good. Progressing nicely," Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With added recovery time ahead of Week 15, Lamb is trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Vikings approaches. The star wideout's progress through the concussion protocol will begin to come into focus when the team's next official injury report is posted Wednesday. |
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KaVontae Turpin KaVontae Turpin Busy as returner in Week 14
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 11:06 AM
Turpin gained four rushing yards on his lone carry, caught both his targets for 26 yards and accumulated 176 yards on seven kickoff returns in Thursday's loss to the Lions.
Analysis: The 176 return yards were a season high for Turpin, who got plenty of opportunities as the Dallas defense gave up five touchdowns and 44 points to Detroit. Turpin's 1,212 kickoff return yards in 2025 are a career high, putting him third in the NFL behind the Titans' Chimere Dike (1,282) and the Vikings' Myles Price (1,227), but his role on offense remains limited -- through 11 games, he's turned 34 total touches into 353 scrimmage yards and a receiving TD. |
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Malik Davis Malik Davis Limited carries again
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 11:01 AM
Davis gained six rushing yards on three carries in Thursday's loss to the Lions.
Analysis: For the fourth straight game, Davis saw either three or four totes while working as the No. 2 back for the Cowboys behind Javonte Williams. Thursday's production was by far his lowest during that stretch, however -- a disappointing showing after he broke free for a 43-yard TD in Week 13. As long as Williams remains healthy, Davis will remain little more than a dart throw for fantasy purposes. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Optimism for Week 15
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:41 PM
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer relayed to reporters Friday that Lamb "had a good day" one day after sustaining a concussion during the Cowboys' 44-30 loss to the Lions on Thursday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Lamb was in the midst of his most productive game of the season Thursday before exiting in the third quarter due to a concussion. He and the Cowboys have additional time to rest and recover ahead of their Week 15 clash against the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 14, but the sixth-year wideout will have to pass an evaluation administered by an independent neurologist in order to clear the league's concussion protocol. If Lamb were to miss time, George Pickens would assume the WR1 spot and Ryan Flournoy, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Tolbert and Jake Ferguson all would be in line for more work in the passing game. |
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Ryan Flournoy Ryan Flournoy Benefits from Lamb absence
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:23 PM
Flournoy secured nine of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 44-30 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
Analysis: CeeDee Lamb early third-quarter exit due to a concussion and a game script that led to 47 pass attempts for Dak Prescott conspired to afford Flournoy ample opportunity that the second-year wideout took full advantage of. Flournoy finished with career highs in receptions, receiving yards and targets, while also setting the pace in the first and third categories for the Cowboys on the night. Flournoy was also on the receiving end of Prescott's one touchdown pass, recording a 42-yard scoring grab down the right side of the field in the fourth quarter. Flournoy now boasts a 29-349-3 line on the season heading into a Week 15 home matchup on Sunday night, Dec. 14 that he could play a starting role for if Lamb can't clear protocol in time. |
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Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Racks up yardage in loss
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:04 PM
Prescott completed 31 of 47 passes for 376 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while adding three rushes for 14 yards in the Cowboys' 44-30 loss to the Lions on Thursday night. He also threw a two-point conversion pass and committed a fumble recovered by Dallas.
Analysis: Prescott lost CeeDee Lamb to a concussion early in the third quarter, but that didn't deter the standout signal-caller from a season-high yardage total on his way to his third straight 300-yard game. Game script also worked toward supporting a heavy-volume night for Prescott, whose number of pass attempts was his second highest of the season. Prescott connected with eight different targets overall, and Ryan Flournoy (42 yards) and Jake Ferguson were on the receiving end of his one touchdown pass and two-point conversion toss, respectively. Prescott and his teammates will continue their quest to eventually punch a postseason ticket in a Week 15 Sunday night home clash against the Vikings on Dec. 14. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb Ruled out for second half
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 9:20 PM
Lamb has entered concussion protocol and been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Lamb hit his head and shoulder hard after making a leaping attempt for a reception in the end zone early in the third quarter. He was briefly evaluated in the medical tent before heading to the locker room, and he was quickly ruled out from there. Prior to his exit, Lamb had six receptions (on eight targets) for 121 yards. |
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CeeDee Lamb CeeDee Lamb In medical tent
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 9:14 PM
Lamb was escorted off the field by trainers and into the medical tent for further evaluation during Thursday's game against the Lions, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Lamb went up for a jump ball in the end zone early in the third quarter and came down hard on his head and shoulder. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, though he's likely being evaluated for a concussion at a minimum. After spending a brief time in the medical tent, Lamb walked to the locker room. |
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Jalen Tolbert Jalen Tolbert Healthy scratch in Week 14
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 6:31 PM
Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against Detroit.
Analysis: Tolbert is a healthy scratch for the second time in three weeks, heading to the bench in favor of Jonathan Mingo in Week 14. Tolbert played 18 snaps on offense in the team's win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, his highest total since Week 7, but he failed to garner a target. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Ready to go for TNF
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 6:27 PM
Mingo is active for Thursday night's matchup with the Lions.
Analysis: Mingo will be active for just the second time this season, suiting up in place of Jalen Tolbert (coach's decision) against Detroit. Mingo has played just three snaps on offense this year, failing to garner a target. He'll operate behind Ceedee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin in Week 14. |
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Jaydon Blue Jaydon Blue Remains inactive for TNF
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 6:24 PM
Blue (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Lions.
Analysis: Blue is once again a healthy scratch in Week 14, marking the fifth straight contest that the team has decided to make him unavailable. The running back has been limited to 22 carries for 65 yards and one catch for five yards over four contests this season. Blue remains behind Javonte Williams and Malik Davis on the Cowboys' depth chart. |
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George Pickens George Pickens Clear for Week 14
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 2:01 PM
Pickens (calf/knee) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game at Detroit, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: For a second week in a row, Pickens was listed with calf and knee injuries, which limited him at Monday's practice. He followed up that capped session with a full practice Tuesday and full walkthrough Wednesday, clearing him for Week 14 action. Pickens has continued to be a menace to opposing defenses since the Cowboys' Week 10 bye, gathering in 24 of 33 targets for 378 yards and two touchdowns over the last three contests. |
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George Pickens George Pickens Puts in full practice
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 4:02 PM
Pickens (calf/knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dallas listed Pickens as a non-participant and a limited participant on two of their practice reports last week while he dealt with the same two injuries, but he proceeded to play 53 snaps in the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day win over the Chiefs and finished with six catches for 88 yards on a season-high 13 targets. Now that he's already achieved a full listing on Dallas' second practice report of Week 14, Pickens is seemingly in a better spot on the health front heading into Thursday's game against the Lions. On the heels of another big game, Pickens looks like a must-start option versus a leaky Detroit defense that lost one of its starting cornerbacks in Terrion Arnold (shoulder) to a season-ending injury in Week 13. |
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