It’s starting to get real as the Cowboys’ season opener approaches. So was the scare in Cowboys Nation when Dak Prescott showed up on the Thursday injury report with an ankle issue. While it seems the quarterback will be just fine once he changes his shoes, word is still out on key pass-catchers for both Dallas and Tampa Bay. Michael Gallup seems unlikely to play (though the team won’t rule it out), but things are looking more hopeful for Chris Godwin; the Bucs say he’ll be a game-time decision.
Elsewhere, the computer models like Tampa Bay to win a close contest, Micah Parsons has a matter-of-fact assessment of Tom Brady’s killer mindset, Jason Garrett offers a familiar strategy for his former club, Troy Aikman says the worry in Dallas is warranted, and KaVonate Turpin sheds some light on how he ended up in Tony Romo’s jersey and what it means to him. All that, plus ticket prices for Sunday night’s showdown are through the roof, Ezekiel Elliott talks about being snubbed on the NFL Top 100, and Cowboys assistant Aden Durde reflects on the passing of his country’s queen. News and Notes, coming your way.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin says he’ll be game-time decision but ‘grateful’ for progress from knee injury :: ESPN
Godwin doesn’t have a firm answer on whether he’ll suit up versus Dallas after a torn ACL and MCL last year in Week 15. “The competitor in me wants to go as soon as I can,” he said. “But just understanding that I wasn’t there for the end of the season last year, that stuff really gets to me. I’ve got to be as smart as I can.”
QB Dak Prescott shoehorns himself into Cowboys-Bucs injury report :: Cowboys Wire
Prescott left Thursday’s practice early with soreness in his surgically-repaired ankle due to, he says, a new pair of cleats worn for the first time. He promises he’s fine and will switch back to his former model of footwear for Sunday. Jourdan Lewis and Michael Gallup were officially listed as limited.
Cowboys’ McCarthy keeps door open on Gallup playing Week 1: ‘If he practices today, we’ll talk about it’ :: Cowboys Wire
Conventional wisdom says Michael Gallup won’t play Sunday. Gallup himself said so over a month ago. Yet the depth chart lists him as a starter, team owner Jerry Jones wants to keep his status a surprise, and even head coach Mike McCarthy is allowing…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Cowboys Wire…