With a thrilling win against the Washington Commanders to end the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys are ready to make another step toward their Super Bowl dreams. Under the leadership of Dak Prescott, the team is eager to uphold its storied legacy as they face off against the Green Bay Packers in their inaugural playoff game.
As the Green Bay Packers and Dak Prescott’s team gear up for their NFC Wild Card playoff clash, both teams have released their injury reports, offering insights into the potential challenges they might face on Sunday.
Is Dak Prescott playing against the Packers?
With the highly anticipated clash between the Dallas team and the Packers just around the corner, the spotlight is firmly on the star quarterback, Dak Prescott. Good news for Cowboys fans! The latest injury report brings a sense of relief, as Prescott is set to play without any injury concerns or designations.
Prescott is prepared to lead the Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card playoff against the Packers. Prescott’s outstanding play throughout the regular season has cemented him in the debate for the coveted MVP award, even though the race has seen strong competitors like Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens.
The quarterback demonstrated his stellar performance by throwing for an impressive 4,516 yards, along with 36 touchdowns and only nine interceptions. Prescott’s accuracy has been impressive, with a completion rate of 69.5%. With 55 carries for 242 yards and two touchdowns, he also made a contribution with his legs.
Cowboys vs Packers injury report
The Packers have listed 20 players, and the Cowboys have listed eight players on the injury list for Sunday’s NFC Wild Card playoff.
Notable additions to the questionable category for the Packers include cornerback Jaire Alexander, who is nursing shoulder and ankle issues, and receiver Christian Watson, who is dealing with a hamstring concern. Running back AJ Dillon’s status remains in doubt due to a thumb/neck injury, sidelining him from practice throughout the week.
Contrastingly, the Dallas Cowboys have a relatively concise injury concern. Quarterback Cooper Rush stands as the lone questionable inclusion, battling an illness.
Delving deeper into the Packers’ injury roster, the list expands to include key players like De’Vondre Campbell (neck), Jonathan Owens (knee), Romeo Doubs (chest), Josh Myers (neck), Isaiah McDuffie (concussion/neck), Elgton Jenkins (knee/ankle), T.J. Slaton (knee/foot), Aaron Jones (knee/finger), Luke Musgrave (kidney), Jayden Reed (chest), Sean Rhyan (elbow), Darnell Savage (shoulder), Preston Smith (ankle), Quay Walker (shoulder), Emanuel Wilson (shoulder), and Zach Tom (finger).
On the Dallas front, the injury list is notably shorter. Veterans Tyron Smith and Zack Martin are listed for rest, emphasizing the strategic preservation of key players. Other contributors like Stephon Gilmore (shoulder), Johnathan Hankins (ankle), Tyler Smith (foot), Dorance Amstrong (ankle), and Malik Hooker (ankle) make up the rest of the list.
Cowboys vs Packers, H2H
The Packers and Cowboys have forged a compelling rivalry over the years, engaging in a total of 38 matchups, which includes 8 postseason games. The statistical ledger currently tilts slightly in favor of the Packers, with 21 victories to the Cowboys’ 17 in these face-offs, per Fox 4 News.
The Packers, under the command of the formidable Aaron Rodgers, prevailed in their most recent matchup by a score of 31-28.
The Packers have a slight edge over the Dallas Cowboys in regular-season matchups, with a record of 17-13. The Packers and Cowboys have faced each other in the postseason a total of eight times due to the intense playoff battles. The records are currently tied at 4-4, however, the Packers have managed to secure a 2-game winning streak against their formidable rivals.
With over thirty years having passed since their previous trip to this pivotal stage, the Dallas Cowboys have had difficulties winning the Conference Championship, despite the rivalry’s historical importance.
As the upcoming Sunday clash looms, a win for the Cowboys would also secure them a home-field advantage in the divisional round next weekend.
