The Dallas Cowboys are facing a tough challenge as they head to Washington to take on the Commanders in a critical divisional game. Unfortunately, several key players have been ruled out, complicating their chances. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks, cornerback Trevon Diggs, and guard Zack Martin will not play due to various injuries. Cooks, who was already not expected to play as he hadn’t been activated from the injured reserve list, joins Diggs and Martin, who will not travel with the team for the game.
This marks another setback for the Cowboys, who have seen their injury list grow in recent days. Along with Cooks, Diggs, and Martin, the team has also had to place starting quarterback Dak Prescott and special teams standout Markquese Bell on injured reserve, effectively ending their seasons. These losses have left the Cowboys in a difficult position as they head into a must-win game against the Commanders.
At 3-7 on the season, the Cowboys’ playoff hopes are all but gone unless they win every game from here on out. This puts even more pressure on the team as they face a divisional opponent in Washington, followed by a Thanksgiving matchup against the New York Giants. A loss in either of these two games would essentially doom their season and could have significant consequences for the future of the franchise.
The next five days could be pivotal for the Cowboys, as they will play two crucial games in quick succession. If they lose both, their playoff chances would effectively vanish, and it could lead to drastic changes within the organization. The possibility of coaching or front-office changes could be in the cards as early as Black Friday, adding further uncertainty to the team’s future.
Despite the grim outlook, there is still some hope for the Cowboys if they manage to win one or both of these upcoming games. However, their remaining schedule doesn’t get any easier. After facing Washington and the Giants, they will finish the season with matchups against three teams with potent offenses: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Commanders again.
With the Cowboys’ playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the next few days could be crucial not just for their season, but for the future direction of the team. The stakes are high, and any further injuries or losses could put an end to their already slim chances of making the
postseason.
