Dallas Cowboys release Thursday injury report ahead of Week 18 Commanders matchup

Leading up to Sunday’s divisional rivalry game versus the Washington Commanders, the Dallas Cowboys released the injury report from Thursday’s practice. While the Washington team has a full laundry list of players dealing with injuries this week, Dallas is managing just a couple of questionable cases heading toward game day.

Dallas and Washington kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, at the same time as the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.

A loss by the Eagles and a win from the Cowboys would give Dallas the NFC East and at least the No. 2 seed in the conference, granting them hosting rights for round one. If the 49ers also lose, Dallas could clinch the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye.

Here are the Thursday injury reports from Dallas and Washington.

Dallas Injury Report

Did not participate – C Tyler Biadasz (Ankle)

Limited – DE DeMarcus Lawrence (Foot), LB Leighton Vander Esch (Neck)

Full – RB Tony Pollard (Thigh), CB Kelvin Joseph (Tooth)

Washington Injury Report

Did not participate – WR Antonio Gibson (Knee/Foot – IR), DL Jonathan Allen (Knee), OL Saahdiq Charles (Concussion), DB Kam Curl (Ankle), LB Jamin Davis (Knee), OL Cornelius Lucas (Ankle), OL Andrew Norwell (Hip), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (Knee), DL James Smith-Williams (Concussion), DB Benjamin St-Juste (Ankle), LB Nathan Gerry (Illness)

Full – DE Montez Sweat (Illness)

Parsons full-go for Cowboys on Sunday

Linebacker Micah Parsons told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to be full-go on Sunday versus Washington after wearing club-like protection on his hand against Tennessee last Thursday. He did not appear on the injury report for Wednesday’s practice after multiple appearances last week.

“Going to be full go; no club,” Parsons said.

Prior to the 27-13 victory on Thursday Night Football, sideline reporter Kristi Scales revealed that the former first-rounder’s injury was a laceration, not something more serious, such as a fracture. Although the linebacker would not share how he got the gash, he did say it wasn’t from cooking.

“I’m a pretty good cook,” Parsons said.

Last week, the second-year Cowboys star practiced in a limited capacity leading up to game day. The inactives list revealed that Parsons would play and though limited, his impact was still significant. He tallied a tackle, two QB hits and, despite the club on one hand, a fumble recovery as well.

Thursday night’s game was only the second time this season that Parsons had just one tackle in a game. Through Week 17, he’s totaled 63 tackles (42 solo) with 13 sacks, three forced fumbles and three recoveries