The Dallas Cowboys are aiming for their third consecutive victory as they return to AT&T Stadium this Sunday to face the Detroit Lions.
Injuries have hit the Cowboys’ defense hard over the past two weeks, with key players like Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and rookie n MarshawKneeland all dealing with various ailments. It’s a tough situation, especially with all three pass rushers potentially sidelined against a high-scoring Lions offense.
There’s a silver lining for Dallas, though: All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland is expected to make his season debut after being on injured reserve with a stress fracture in his foot.
However, the defensive line remains a concern. Parsons is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain he sustained in Week 4 against the New York Giants and is unlikely to play.
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Despite missing Parsons in last week’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cowboys’ defense held strong, thanks in part to the impressive play of second-year defensive end Tyrus Wheat. Wheat, stepping in for the injured Kneeland, who was carted off early in the game, recorded three tackles, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit, and a half-sack.
With one of the best offensive lines in the NFL awaiting them, Dallas will need another big performance from Wheat when they take on the Lions.
The good news for the Cowboys is that they have a bye in Week 7, giving Parsons extra time to recover ahead of a crucial NFC matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. But first, Dallas needs to take care of business at home against Detroit.
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