Cowboys Face Jets Short-Handed As Injuries Pile Up Before Week 5

The Dallas Updated Injury Report

Injuries Pile Up Before Week 5

Before the Dallas Cowboys face the Jets, they released their updated injury report on Friday with multiple players ruled out:

• Cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) was a full participant all week and carries no game status.
• Guard Tyler Booker (ankle), tackle Tyler Guyton (concussion), safety Malik Hooker (toe), wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle), and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) did not participate and are out.
• Cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) practiced in a limited fashion on  Wednesday and Thursday before a full session on Friday and carries no designation.
• Questionable players include cornerback Caelen Carson (knee), wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (knee), and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (knee), who were limited all week.
• Running back Miles Sanders (knee/ankle) and offensive lineman Tyler Smith (knee) did not practice and remain questionable.
• Defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (ankle) was limited Thursday after missing Wednesday and Friday.

Cowboys NFC East Standing Entering Week 5

In the NFC East standings entering Week 5, the Philadelphia Eagles lead at 4-0 with a 1.000 winning percentage, followed by the Washington Commanders (2-2), the Cowboys (1-2-1), and the New York Giants (1-3). Dallas has scored 114 points and allowed 132 for a minus-18 point differential.

Quarterback Dak Prescott leads the Cowboys with 1,119 passing yards. Backup Joe Milton III has added 41. Running back Javonte Williams has rushed for 312 yards, followed by Sanders with 117 and Turpin with 23. George Pickens tops Dallas receivers with 300 yards, followed by tight end Jake Ferguson (223) and Lamb (222).

On defense, Murray leads with 16 tackles, Jack Sanborn has 15, and Kaiir Elam has  13. James Houston has two sacks, while Kenny Clark and Kneeland each have one. Donovan Wilson has the team’s lone interception.

Cowboys Expect Big Things from Jaydon Blue Against Jets

Running back Javonte Williams – considered one of the NFL’s top five backs – will share carries with rookie Jaydon Blue.

The Cowboys believe Blue’s speed could spark the offense. Insider Nick Harris reported that Blue debuted Louis Vuitton-Nike cleats at Thursday’s practice, prompting a laugh from coach Brian Schottenheimer.

“About halfway through practice, I saw him laying,” Schottenheimer said. “I say what the hell happened to Blue? ‘Coach, I’m fine. I got blisters.’ I said, ‘Oh, shocker. Look at the cool shoes you got.’”

Blue switched shoes, and the issue subsided.

Dallas hopes to rebound with a cleaner game plan after last week’s shootout. With several offensive stars sidelined, the Cowboys’ depth will be tested on Sunday. However, the Jets will play like they would look to launch their rocket to get their first win of the season.