Even though they have been sick this week, both of the Cowboys’ starters ought to be available on Sunday.
After skipping practice this week, cornerback Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Brandin Cooks of the Dallas Cowboys are expected to play against the Bills in Week 15, according to a source that was shared with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
This week’s injury report featured numerous Cowboys players—including Cooks, Gilmore, and linebacker Micah Parsons—with illnesses cited as the reason for their absence. Parsons, however, appears to have recovered sufficiently to avoid being sidelined for Sunday’s game, but Cooks and Gilmore also experienced greater limitations over the week, making their designations dubious. Gilmore was a DNP for the whole week, while Cooks was limited on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday or Friday.
Fortunately, it doesn’t seem like their restricted involvement will continue during the game, so both of them should be able to attend on Sunday.
After starting 11 games in his first season in Dallas, Cooks has established himself as one of the Cowboys’ most dependable receivers, with the third-most receiving yards (534) and five touchdowns.
Conversely, Dallas’ Gilmore has started every game this season and has racked up 50 tackles, 11 passes defensed, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.
On Sunday, the Cowboys and Bills play their first game in Buffalo at 4:25 p.m. ET.
In addition, we are monitoring the following injuries before Sunday’s Week 15 games:
According to Rapoport, Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) is anticipated to play against the Browns on Sunday.
According to Rapoport, wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) will not play against the Titans, but Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (knee) is anticipated to participate.
Despite being downgraded to questionable on Saturday due to discomfort in his groin, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is still anticipated to play against the Commanders, according to reports from Rapoport and NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.
According to Rapoport, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) has a much lower chance of playing against the Chiefs on Sunday than wide out DeVante Parker (knee) of the New England Patriots.
According to Rapoport, wide receiver Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints (ankle) is still regarded as a game-time decision and may practice before Sunday’s matchup against the Giants, but he also stated that there isn’t much hope for him playing.
According to Rapoport, wide receiver Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (knee) and cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle/foot) should be able to play against the Packers. Devin White, a linebacker, has a good chance of playing and may warm up before the game.
