Cowboys-Patriots inactives: Tyron Smith out, Zack Martin back in Week 4

The Cowboys get two of their three offensive linemen back for the Week 4 matchup, while New England’s starting CB is out again. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys struggled up front last week with the absence of starting offensive linemen Zack Martin and Tyler Biadasz, but the cavalry has arrived for a home matchup with the New England Patriots.

Both are making their return after a week’s absence, and Martin’s availability is synonymous with the Cowboys’ success over the years. When the future Hall of Famer is out, it tends to make a shockwave. The bad news is Tyron Smith will miss the contest after dressing in Arizona. It’s lower body injuries for the trio, and their status moving forward is key.

Dallas is also missing tight end Peyton Hendershot for Ezekiel Elliott’s return to Dallas as a Patriot. New England is shorthanded as well, without starting guard Cole Strange and cornerback Jonathan Jones. Cowboys-Patriots kicks off at 3:25 p.m., televised on FOX.