{"id":249556,"date":"2025-10-05T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=249556"},"modified":"2025-10-05T11:09:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:09:05","slug":"cowboys-face-jets-short-handed-as-injuries-pile-up-before-week-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/05\/cowboys-face-jets-short-handed-as-injuries-pile-up-before-week-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys Face Jets Short-Handed As Injuries Pile Up Before Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys will meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a> on Sunday at noon CDT at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The game will air on FOX and 105.3 The FAN. The Cowboys (1-2-1) come off a wild 40-40 tie against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a> (NFC North), while the Jets (0-4) of the AFC East fell to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> 27-21 in Week 4.<\/p>\n<p>According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Dallas will be without several key starters.<\/p>\n<h2>Cowboys Face Jets Short-Handed As Injuries Pile Up Before Week 5<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201cFor #Cowboys-#Jets: CB Michael Carter (concussion) is out,\u201d Rapoport wrote on X. \u201c#Cowboys WRs CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin and OLs Tyler Booker and T Tyler Guyton are all out.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">For <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Cowboys<\/a>&#8211;<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Jets<\/a>:<br \/>&#8212; <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Jets<\/a> CB Michael Carter (concussion) is out.<br \/>&#8212; <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Cowboys<\/a> WRs CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin and OLs Tyler Booker and T Tyler Guyton are all out.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1974208374058164391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>The Dallas Updated Injury Report<\/h3>\n<h4>Injuries Pile Up Before Week 5<\/h4>\n<p>Before the Dallas Cowboys face the Jets, they released their updated injury report on Friday with multiple players ruled out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) was a full participant all week and carries no game status.<\/li>\n<li>Guard Tyler Booker (ankle), tackle Tyler Guyton (concussion), safety Malik Hooker (toe), wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle), and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) did not participate and are out.<\/li>\n<li>Cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) practiced in a limited fashion on\u00a0 Wednesday and Thursday before a full session on Friday and carries no designation.<\/li>\n<li>Questionable players include cornerback Caelen Carson (knee), wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (knee), and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (knee), who were limited all week.<\/li>\n<li>Running back Miles Sanders (knee\/ankle) and offensive lineman Tyler Smith (knee) did not practice and remain questionable.<\/li>\n<li>Defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (ankle) was limited Thursday after missing Wednesday and Friday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cowboys NFC East Standing Entering Week 5<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249585\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-249585\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-249585\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cowboys-Jets Week 5\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Cowboys-Jets-Week-5-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-249585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to set the play during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the NFC East standings entering Week 5, the Philadelphia Eagles lead at 4-0 with a 1.000 winning percentage, followed by the Washington Commanders (2-2), the Cowboys (1-2-1), and the New York Giants (1-3). Dallas has scored 114 points and allowed 132 for a minus-18 point differential.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/03\/insider-charean-williams-claims-dak-prescott-gonna-be-2024-joe-burrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Dak Prescott<\/a> leads the Cowboys with 1,119 passing yards. Backup Joe Milton III has added 41. Running back Javonte Williams has rushed for 312 yards, followed by Sanders with 117 and Turpin with 23. George Pickens tops Dallas receivers with 300 yards, followed by tight end Jake Ferguson (223) and Lamb (222).<\/p>\n<p>On defense, Murray leads with 16 tackles, Jack Sanborn has 15, and Kaiir Elam has\u00a0 13. James Houston has two sacks, while Kenny Clark and Kneeland each have one. Donovan Wilson has the team\u2019s lone interception.<\/p>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\">\n<h3>Cowboys Expect Big Things from Jaydon Blue Against Jets<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Running back Javonte Williams &#8211; considered one of the NFL\u2019s top five backs &#8211; will share carries with rookie Jaydon Blue.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Cowboys<\/a> RB update: Javonte Williams (a top-5 RB in the NFL) will be paired this Sunday with rookie burner Jaydon Blue, one of the fastest backs to ever come out of the draft. This duo has the potential to be one of the league\u2019s best. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2VenfchGa8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/2VenfchGa8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ernie The Cowboys Fan (@E_TheCowboysFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/E_TheCowboysFan\/status\/1974194058659836128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys believe Blue\u2019s speed could spark the offense. Insider Nick Harris reported that Blue debuted Louis Vuitton-Nike cleats at Thursday\u2019s practice, prompting a laugh from coach Brian Schottenheimer.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAbout halfway through practice, I saw him laying,\u201d Schottenheimer said. \u201cI say what the hell happened to Blue? \u2018Coach, I\u2019m fine. I got blisters.\u2019 I said, \u2018Oh, shocker. Look at the cool shoes you got.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue debuted new Louis Vuitton-Nike cleats at practice on Thursday, and HC Brian Schottenheimer laughed in saying that it was a \u201cquestionable decision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbout halfway through practice, I saw him laying. I say what the hell happened to Blue? \u2018Coach, I\u2019m fine. I\u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L6isQZRvuZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/L6isQZRvuZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NickHarrisFWST\/status\/1974163657778201040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Blue switched shoes, and the issue subsided.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/01\/what-the-numbers-say-about-the-cowboys-start-to-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Dallas hopes to rebound<\/a> with a cleaner game plan after last week\u2019s shootout. With several offensive stars sidelined, the Cowboys\u2019 depth will be tested on Sunday. However, the Jets will play like they would look to launch their rocket to get their first win of the season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cowboys face significant hurdles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5624,"featured_media":246619,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6431,19],"tags":[302,8820,7328],"class_list":["post-249556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-teams","category-cowboys","tag-dak-prescott","tag-dallas-cowboys-featured","tag-dallas-cowboys-roster"],"modified_by":"Josh Buckhalter","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5624"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=249556"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":249651,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249556\/revisions\/249651"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/246619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=249556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=249556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=249556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}