Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently expressed strong support for head coach Mike McCarthy, whose future is uncertain as he navigates the final year of his contract with a 5-7 record. In response, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones echoed Prescott’s sentiment, emphasizing that the entire team backs McCarthy. Jones highlighted McCarthy’s Super Bowl XLV victory and his proven ability to succeed in the league.
McCarthy, now in his fifth season as head coach, has guided the Cowboys to the playoffs with three consecutive 12-win seasons. However, his tenure has been marked by just one playoff win and no NFC Championship appearances.
Injury updates for the Cowboys show positive news with CeeDee Lamb being upgraded to a limited participant after missing a practice, while Trevon Diggs and DeMarvion Overshown were also limited. Tyler Smith and DaRon Bland participated fully. On the downside, Tyler Guyton (ankle/knee) and Juanyeh Thomas (knee) were both DNP (did not participate). If Guyton doesn’t practice soon, Chuma Edoga may start at left tackle against the Bengals.
Jake Ferguson, who had been sidelined due to a concussion, cleared protocol and is set to return for the Cowboys’ upcoming game, giving the offense a significant boost.
In their Week 14 matchup against the Bengals, the Cowboys will need to contain quarterback Joe Burrow, who leads the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns despite his team’s poor record. The Cowboys’ defense, particularly standout Micah Parsons, will be key in stopping Burrow while Dallas will look to exploit Cincinnati’s weak defense.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed concerns about guard Zack Martin’s injury, reassuring that it shouldn’t signal the end of his career, although it may limit his contributions this season.
