Dallas Cowboys: Injury report for Thursday

Prior to a couple weeks ago, Sunday’s showdown between the Washington Football Team and Dallas Cowboys seemed meaningless. Apart from the juiciness of an age-old rivalry, the two NFC East foes seemed to be going in different directions.

However, both Washington and the Cowboys have gone in different directions over the last month. Now, just two games separate the teams in the standings. Adding to the drama, both squads face-off against each-other twice in December.

As you can tell, the NFC East could begin to be decided on Sunday. A Cowboys victory would give them a huge leg up over Washington, while a victory for the Football Team would bring Dallas within striking distance.

Washington is on a tremendous winning streak at the moment. After shocking Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ron Rivera’s squad has defeated the Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders.

On the other hand, the Cowboys have been stuck in their own inconsistencies. After dismantling the Atlanta Falcons, they were handled soundly by the Kansas City Chiefs. Afterwards, the Las Vegas Raiders ruined Thanksgiving — spoiling Jerry Jones’ Turkey Day. However, they may have turned a corner — taking care of business against the New Orleans Saints.

Something has to give on Sunday. Here’s who’s in, who’s out at the moment.

Cowboys at Washington: Injury report for Wednesday

Washington Football Team:

• G Wes Schweitzer — DNP (Ankle)
• LB Jordan Kunaszyk — DNP (Hamstring)
• S Landon Collins — Limited (Foot)
• LB Jamin Davis — Limited (Concussion)
• RB J.D. McKissic — Limited (Concussion)
• DT Jonathon Allen — Limited (Groin)
• C Tyler Larsen — Limited (Knee)
• WR Curtis Samuel — Limited (Groin)
• G Brandon Scherff — Limited (Knee)
• TE Ricky Seals-Jones — Limited (Hip)

Dallas Cowboys:

• WR Noah Brown — IR (Knee)
• RB Tony Pollard — DNP (Foot)
• Sean McKeon — Limited (Neck)
• LB Micah Parsons — Limited (Hip)
• WR Cedrick Wilson — Limited (Ankle)
• RB Ezekiel Elliott — Full (Knee)

Mike McCarthy provides update on Tony Pollard

Tony Pollard has been a shining light for the Dallas Cowboys thus far in 2021. While injuries and wear and tear have slowed down Ezekiel Elliott, Pollard has been lightning in a bottle for Mike McCarthy’s squad.

His skills were on full display against the New Orleans Saints, where Pollard broke the game open with a 58-yard touchdown run. However, McCarthy revealed that the exciting play came at a price for the young star.

“Cowboys RB Tony Pollard suffered a foot strain on his 58-yard touchdown sprain last Thursday vs. Saints, coach Mike McCarthy said,” tweeted Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “Pollard’s rehab work is intended to have him on track to play Sunday at Washington.”

Luckily, the Cowboys avoided disaster with Pollard. Without him, the Dallas offense loses one of their most potent weapons. Especially with Elliott slowed this season, Pollard has been a tremendous revelation for the team’s offense.