For the third time in the previous five years, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders will face off in the last week of the regular season.
For both clubs, the regular season finale has held little significance in the last few years.
For both clubs, the regular season finale has held little significance in the last few years.
This time, though, a loss might mean the difference between finishing as the second seed and securing two home playoff games and finishing as the fifth seed and having to play the postseason on the road.
The Commanders have the second overall pick in the draft right now, and their injury report may give us a clue as to how competitive they will be on Sunday.
Although several important players for each side missed practice this week, these are the final game designations.
For every player on this report, it is ideal if the Cowboys start off to a big lead so they can relax and tend to their injuries.
On their official final Week 18 injury report, the Dallas Cowboys list 11 players.
It seems like the Cowboys locker room is becoming infected with yet another disease. Despite being unwell, Juanyeh Thomas, Malik Hooker, Tyler Biadasz, and Chauncey Golston expect to contribute on Sunday.
Dorance Armstrong, who is reported as having an ankle issue, is new to this week’s injury report. He’ll try it out against Washington. Jonathan Hankins is one of the major guys the Cowboys have been expecting to see back on the field. His absence became apparent right away as the Buffalo Bills humiliated the Dallas defense.
Since then, the run defense has significantly improved against Detroit and Miami, two of the top five rushing offenses, and Hankins’ return can only be beneficial.
Tyler Smith is another important player who can miss the match. DT Jonathan Allen’s absence from the Commanders may force Dallas to rest the second-year guard despite the fact that he tore his plantar fascia during last week’s victory over Detroit.
Reserve offensive lineman Chuma Edoga is also suffering from the aforementioned ailment, but he should be prepared to play if called upon.
Rico Dowdle has been battling an ankle problem for more than a month, and it doesn’t seem like his recovery is happening as rapidly as he would want. This weekend, Dowdle returns to the starting lineup after missing the victory over the Lions the previous week.
After being activated from injured reserve, rookie DE Viliami Fehoko will be a player to watch to see whether he makes the gameday roster. Hunter Luepke, the team’s lead blocker, will play against Washington despite a thigh ailment.
Officially, the Washington Commanders’ final injury report lists 12 players.
Due to a knee injury, former first-round DT Jonathan Allen is out.
Christian Holmes, Tariq Castro-Fields, and Kendall Fuller have all been placed on injured reserve.
Andrew Wylie, Casey Toohill, and Kam Curl are all doubtful for Sunday’s contest.
The fact that none of them practiced all week is the crucial element missing from this puzzle.
If they are eliminated at the start of the game, don’t be shocked.
HC of Commanders Sam Howell will start on Sunday, according to Ron Rivera, but Jacoby Brisset will be available if required.
Curtis Samuel, a dynamic wide receiver who became the first to reach 100 receptions against the Dallas defense earlier in the season, ought to be included.
Quan Martin, John Ridgeway, and Benjamin St.-Juste, the reserve defensive players, completed a full session and will be available on Sunday.
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