Dallas Cowboys suffer another injury to an impactful playmaker

Already without some of their key players, highlighted by quarterback Dak Prescott who’s been battling a calf injury, the Dallas Cowboys have now suffered another injury to an impactful playmaker in wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb.

According to the Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken, Lamb went down with a sprained ankle during Wednesday’s practice and will be limited Thursday. Lamb has made 39 receptions for 609 yards and four touchdowns this season, including 24 catches for 424 yards and three touchdowns in the last five games.

In the Cowboys’ game last Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, Lamb reeled in six catches for 112 yards to help Dallas to a 20-16 win.

Cowboys’ tight end Blake Jarwin also hurt

Alongside Lamb, Gehlken also reported that Dallas tight end Blake Jarwin – who’s been battling a hip injury – has been “slow to come back” and won’t practice Thursday, per coach Mike McCarthy.

Jarwin has made 10 receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns this season, but has totaled two catches for 19 yards in the past three games.

The Cowboys – currently 6-1 overall and in first place in the NFC East – host the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Update on QB Dak Prescott

According to Dallas coach Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott is on-track to return to his post as the Cowboys starting quarterback.

“Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said QB Dak Prescott (calf) will see first-team reps in practice today,” tweeted Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “Didn’t take those reps last week. ‘The plan is for him to practice and play’ Sunday vs. Broncos.”

It was reported originally that Prescott’s injury would likely only cause him to miss one week. Luckily for Dallas, McCarthy confirmed that to be true on Thursday.

However, Prescott may not have his fantastic tackle in Tyron Smith to protect him. After the update regarding his quarterback, McCarthy added that it may be tough for Smith to play this weekend.

Perhaps the Cowboys are catching the Broncos at the right time, as the team just traded away star defender Von Miller. That’s one less dangerous pass rusher for Prescott to avoid as he’s on the field.

On3’s Stephen Samra contributed to this report.