Cowboys Injury Report: Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Other Key Players Status

Quarterback Dak Prescott

Prescott is dealing with a calf strain that he suffered in the Cowboys' Week 6 win over the New England Patriots. He missed the following game against the Minnesota Vikings but returned in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears. Prescott played well against the Bears, throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns, but the Cowboys lost 29-24.

Prescott's status for the Cowboys' Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos is uncertain. He is expected to practice this week, but the Cowboys will likely make a decision on his availability closer to game time.

Running Back Ezekiel Elliott

Elliott is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Washington Football Team. He missed the following game against the New York Giants but returned in Week 6 against the Patriots. Elliott played well against the Patriots, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the Cowboys lost 35-29.

Elliott's status for the Cowboys' Week 9 game against the Broncos is uncertain. He is expected to practice this week, but the Cowboys will likely make a decision on his availability closer to game time.

Other Key Players

In addition to Prescott and Elliott, the Cowboys have several other key players dealing with injuries.

• Wide receiver Amari Cooper is dealing with a rib injury that he suffered in the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Bears. He is expected to miss the Cowboys' Week 9 game against the Broncos.
• Tight end Dalton Schultz is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Bears. He is expected to miss the Cowboys' Week 9 game against the Broncos.
• Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is dealing with a foot injury that he suffered in the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Bears. He is expected to miss the Cowboys' Week 9 game against the Broncos.

The Cowboys' injury situation is a major concern for the team. Prescott, Elliott, Cooper, Schultz, and Lawrence are all key players on the Cowboys' offense and defense. If Prescott, Elliott, and Cooper are unable to play against the Broncos, it would be a major blow to the Cowboys' chances of winning the game.