For the fifth-straight game, the Cowboys are without quarterback Dak Prescott. Considering the high-profile matchup with the Eagles and clips from practice of Prescott throwing, some believed he may jump the gun and play in Philadelphia but that isn’t the case. Quarterback Cooper Rush takes the start again, looking to extend his record to 6-0.
Tight end Dalton Schultz aggravated a knee injury against the Rams and he’s inactive against the Eagles. Reserve tight end Sean McKeon was called to the active roster this week to boost the room as long as Schultz stays out.
Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz (knee) is inactive tonight at Eagles. Also out: QB Dak Prescott (thumb), CB Nahshon Wright, LB Devin Harper, S Markquese Bell and OT Matt Waletzko. pic.twitter.com/DUxEMb7Bfj
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 16, 2022
The 6-foot-8 rookie offensive lineman Matt Waletzko rounds out the offensive inactives for Dallas. On the defensive side, it’s a repeat for another week. Linebacker Devin Harper, cornerback Nahshon Wright and safety Markquese Bell are all inactive.
Tonight's inactives. #DALvsPHI pic.twitter.com/dJ6pqvLFEG
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2022
Unlike the Cowboys, the Eagles have stayed mostly healthy through six weeks. Their six inactives are reserve players while defensive end Derek Barnett is the lone key piece on injured reserve.
On offense, quarterback Ian Book, running back Trey Sermon and guard Josh Sills are inactive while the defense sits defensive end Tarron Jackson, cornerback Josh Jobe and safety Reed Blankenship.
The Sunday Night Football bout between the NFC East heavyweight Cowboys and Eagles kicks off at 7:25 p.m. CT, broadcast on NBC.