NFL Week 5 Overreactions
USAT’s Lorenzo Reyes breaks down the best games from NFL Week 5.
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The Dallas Cowboys are likely a few weeks away from being reasonably, healthy, but they are taking small steps that way as they prepare for their trip to the Carolina Panthers.
Small steps are better than none, as they should be healthier than they were when they routed the hapless New York Jets last week.
There still likely isn’t going to be CeeDee Lamb, but that could give more opportunities to Ryan Flourney, and that didn’t look to bad in the previous game.
Here is what Dallas is up to.
Dallas Cowboys injury report: Some good news, but CeeDee Lamb unlikely
Starting left tackle Tyler Guyton is the first of the Dallas wounded offensive linemen to return, as he has been cleared from his concussion and is a full go at practice. He’ll play Sunday.
On the downside, pass rusher Dante Fowler, who had his best game of the year against the Jets, missed Thursday’s practice with an illness, and his status Sunday is up in the air.
Guard Tyler Smith looks closer and closer to playing this week, though he is still questionable. Receiver CeeDee Lamb, guard Tyler Booker, and receiver KaVontae Turpin are likely going to miss at least one more week, though Lamb in particular is getting closer.
For Carolina, running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) did not practice on Thursday and was withheld from team drills. Also not practicing again was tackle Taylor Moton (elbow).
Ryan Flournoy
The Dallas Cowboys’ second-year receiver is coming off the biggest day of his short pro career against the New York Jets. After logging 14 receptions for 137 yards in the first 16 games of his career, he had six catches for 114 yards against the New York Jets.
A sixth-round pick last year out of Southeast Missouri State, Flourney has had to take on a bigger role in CeeDee Lamb’s absence, and now has to prove that his Jets game wasn’t a one-off.
The game against Carolina could be Dallas’ last game without Lamb and when Lamb and KaVontae Turpin return, Flourney is likely to go back to being a depth player, but he’ll have another shot this weekend to show he’s a major part of Dallas’ future.
Dallas Cowboys next game
The Cowboys travel to Charlotte Sunday to take on the Carolina Panthers as a 3-point favorite. The Oct. 12 kickoff is set for 11 a.m. MT/noon CT on FOX.
Dallas Cowboys home games 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have kicked off their 17-game, 18-week 2025 schedule. Here are the remaining home games, with week, date, opponent, time and TV.
7 Sun. Oct. 19 Washington, 2:25 p.m. MT/3:25 p.m. CT, FOX
9 Mon, Nov. 3 Arizona, 6:15 p.m. MT/7:15 p.m. CT, ABC/ESPN
12 Sun. Nov. 23 Philadelphia, 2:25 p.m. MT/3:25 p.m. CT, FOX
13 Thu. Nov. 27 Kansas City, 2:30 p.m. MT/3:30 p.m. CT, CBS
15 Sun, Dec. 14 Minnesota, 6:20 p.m. MT/7:20 p.m. CT, NBC
16. Sun. Dec. 21 Los Angeles Chargers, 11 a.m. MT/noon CT FOX
Dallas Cowboys jersey, cheerleader costumes
A full array of Cowboys gear can be found at their official team store. That includes children-appropriate cheerleading costumes. Adult Cowboys cheerleading costumes (Halloween wear) is also widely available on the web.
Dallas Cowboys depth chart
This is the “unofficial” depth chart listed on the Dallas Cowboys website. Players not on the injured reserve are listed on the depth chart as if they will play, so this will adjust at game time.
OFFENSEQB Dak Prescott, Joe MiltonRB Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon BlueWR CeeDee Lamb, Kavontae TurpinWR George Pickens, Ryan FlournoyWR Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan MingoTE Jake Fersugon, Luke Schoonmaker, Brevyn Spann-FordLT Tyler Guyton, Nate ThomasLG Tyler Smith, TJ BassC Brock Hoffman, Trevor KeeganRG Tyler Booker, TJ BassRT Terence Steele, Hakeem Adeniji, Ajani CorneliusDEFENSEDE Sam Williams, Marshawn Kneeland, James HoustonDT Kenny Clark, Mazi Smith, Jay ToiaDT Osa Odighizuwa, Solomon ThomasDE Dante Fowler Jr., Jadeveon Clowney,m Donovan EzeiruakuLB Damone Clark, Marist LiufauLB Jack SanbornLB Kenneth Murray, Jr., Shamar JamesCB Kaiir Elam, Trikweze BridgesNCB DaRon Bland, Reddy StewardCB Trevon Diggs, CJ GoodwinS Donovan Wilson, Juanyeh ThomasS Malik Hoover, Markquese BellSPECIAL TEAMSK Brandon AubreyP Bryan AngerKOR KaVontae Turpin, Juanyeh ThomasPR KaVontae Turpin, Jalen TolbertDallas Cowboys tickets
Tickets are available on team sites and Ticketmaster. Dallas Cowboys tickets are available here. They are also available on secondary sites such as StubHub and SeatGeek.
NFL standings
In the NFC East Dallas has moved closer to the top without playing. After the New York Giants’ Thursday blowout of Philadelphia fueled by tailback Cam Skattebo, the Eagles are now at 4-2, a half game ahead of 3-2 Washington and a game ahead of 2-2-1 Dallas. The Giants have joined the battle at 2-3.
Here are the entire NFL standings.
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.