The Dallas Cowboys are set to confront the San Francisco 49ers, facing significant challenges due to a lengthy injury list.
Currently at a 3-3 record, the Cowboys come off their bye week ready to tackle a tough road game against the 49ers. This highly anticipated matchup pits two teams eager to establish themselves as Super Bowl contenders.
Despite awarding Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb substantial contract extensions, Jerry Jones underestimated the significance of the supporting cast, particularly the defense, placing America’s Team in a difficult position as they aim for the playoffs.
Additionally, head coach Mike McCarthy must navigate a roster plagued by injuries for one of the season’s most awaited games. Notably, a star player will not be available for Sunday Night Football.
Who is injured on the Dallas Cowboys?
The Cowboys have officially ruled out Micah Parsons for the upcoming game against the 49ers. The linebacker sustained an ankle sprain a month ago during a match against the Giants.
Though Parsons had hoped for a quicker recovery, he is not ready yet. Reports indicate that he is targeting a return for Week 9 when the Cowboys take on the Atlanta Falcons.
It’s crucial to note that the Dallas Cowboys have several key players sidelined due to injuries, including DaRon Bland, DeMarcus Lawrence, Brandin Cooks, and Parsons.
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Dak Prescott identifies a Cowboys issue and points the finger at Jerry Jones and the fans
Dak Prescott has faced significant criticism during the Cowboys’ home games, where they have not won in Arlington for three outings, conceding over 40 points in each loss.
Recently, he got engaged to Sarah Jane Ramos, which led to more scrutiny, prompting him to respond to fans visiting the team’s training facility.
Dak Prescott opposes fan tours at The Star
Several Cowboys players, including Prescott, have voiced their objections to fan tours at The Star, Dallas’ training facility. While Prescott doesn’t mind fans being present, he believes it disrupts the team’s focus. “On the one hand, this is all I know. I’m not going to let a couple of people walking around the building distract me. I’m present where I am,” he stated Thursday, as reported by Jon Machota of The Athletic.
He added, “I think, honestly, it’s an excuse. What’s the difference in [the media] coming into the locker room and talking? Guys complain about that, too, and I don’t understand it. It’s about being professional; some things you have to deal with.”
Acknowledging that the Cowboys have more tours than other teams, Prescott emphasized the need for acceptance. “You can either go through and have a negative mindset about it and let it ruin your day, or you can be grateful to be in an organization that people want to see.”
The role of fans for the Cowboys
Prescott drew a parallel between fan tours and playing before a sellout crowd at AT&T Stadium, especially given that many fans have turned against him this season. “If that’s the case, then the crowd is a distraction when you’re on the field,” he remarked.
He continued, “It’s the NFL. It’s a business that has exactly those reasons why this game is entertaining; that people want to watch it; that you have the fans that you have and you can build the relationships. If you get distracted by that, then you get distracted by the fans in whatever stadium you walk into.”
