Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson prepares for Buffalo cold despite mild Week 15 forecast

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,” they say. If that’s the case, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson might be in line for a big Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Ferguson and America’s Team will be in Orchard Park on Sunday afternoon. Considering it’s Buffalo in December, Ferguson spent the week prepping his body to play in inclement weather. At practice Thursday, Ferguson was seen dipping his hands into ice water to acclimate himself to the potential conditions, courtesy of the Cowboys’ Patrik Walker.

In addition to readying his hands, Ferguson was also sharpening his mind for the challenges the Bills defense will present. He ran through pads that featured the faces of several Buffalo defenders attached.

Better safe than sorry, sure. But Ferguson might be overdoing this one. A forecast from the Weather Channel shows a temperature range of 42-49 degrees for Sunday. Light rain is also expected in the evening.

Ferguson stepping up for Dak

One person who surely appreciates Ferguson’s thoroughness: quarterback Dak Prescott. And that appreciation has manifested itself more and more recently, with Ferguson becoming a major part of this Dallas offense that ranks first in the NFL in total points per game (32.4) and second in passing yards per game (262.8, trailing only the Miami Dolphins.)