4. Injury updates: status of Kayvon & Azeez
The first official injury report will not be released until Thursday, but Daboll revealed some injury updates on Wednesday. Outside linebackers Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) and Azeez Ojulari (calf) have been sidelined for the first two games as they work back from their respective injuries. Daboll said that the pair of edge rushers are still "day-to-day" but that both would participate in team drills and are improving.
"They're getting close," Daboll said on Wednesday. "They're going to take some team reps today. So, I think they took a little bit last week, but they're going to take more this week. They're getting close, so we'll see with them. I'd say they're still day-to-day even though they're on the close side."
Leonard Williams left Sunday's game against the Panthers with a knee injury and was ruled out almost immediately. The defensive lineman has never missed a game in his eight-year career, and Daboll said it was too early to tell if he'd make it back in time for Monday's game.
"Leo's rehabbing," said Daboll. "Again, Leo's a quick healer. He tells me he's a quick healer. So, I'm not going to put it past Leo to be ready to go. Would it shock me either way? No. But he'll stay in; he'll get treatment today during practice, so you guys know. I that's the best thing for him."
The head coach also shared that wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) is "close" but would not partake in practice Wednesday. The same goes for cornerback Aaron Robinson, who's recovering from last week's procedure that saw his appendix removed. Additionally, wide receivers Kadarius Toney (hamstring soreness) and Sterling Shepard (rest), along with defensive back Nick McCloud (hamstring), did not practice Wednesday.
5. Slowing down Dallas pass rush; Cowboys scouting report
The Cowboys' defense starts with All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons. Last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year is off to another stellar start in 2022 with four sacks in the first two games. The talented second-year linebacker has added seven quarterback hits to his season stats as well, while his 92.2 overall grade from Pro Football Focus is the second-highest of any player in the NFL this season (Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones leads the league with his 92.5).
"He's a problem," Daboll told the media. "He's a dynamic football player. And he can play multiple spots. He does. You'll see him at linebacker; you'll see him at defensive end. He has rare pass-rush ability. We're going to have to have a good plan for him. He's fun to watch when you're not getting ready to play him. I'll give him that compliment. He just does things that are pretty impressive on the football field...
"I've seen him play in a variety of spots. He plays in the stack behind a loaded-up box. He'll play on one –. We have to know obviously where he's at. But our tackles are going to have to do a good job, too. You can't chip him or ... You can't do it on every single play. I think that's the beauty of where they move him around. I think (Dallas defensive coordinator Dan) Coach Quinn does a great job with his scheme. He's a dynamic player."
Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is another player who cannot be overlooked. The veteran missed 10 games last season due to injury, but came back to register three sacks over the final six games. In 13 career games against the Giants, Lawrence has seven sacks and four forced fumbles. Third-year cornerback Trevon Diggs is also coming off a season in which he led the NFL with 11 interceptions and was named All-Pro.
Moving over to the offense, the Cowboys are unlikely to have quarterback Dak Prescott for this week's game, meaning the defense will face off against Cooper Rush. Rush, who had a brief stint on the Giants practice squad in 2020, completed 61.3 percent of his passes last week for 235 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the win over Cincinnati.
Dallas' offensive playmakers are off to a slow start this year. Running back Ezekiel Elliott has just 105 yards on 25 carries (4.2 avg.) and has been unable to find the end zone, while Tony Pollard has gained a mere 51 yards on 15 attempts (3.4 avg.) with one score. Meanwhile, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has caught just nine passes for 104 yards. The Cowboys' leading receiver is Noah Brown, who has totaled 10 receptions for 159 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, the status of tight end Dalton Schultz is up in the air as the talented tight end hurt his knee against the Bengals. The offense has already been playing without standout left tackle Tyron Smith, who suffered a serious hamstring injury last month.
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