Moving forward from one of the difficult-to-watch season openers in recent memory is difficult for fans of the Dallas Cowboys, but the team itself must. If there’s one glimmering hope for the public to look forward to it’s linebacker Micah Parsons and the defense. Thinking back to when quarterback Cooper Rush took over against Minnesota in 2021, the defense stepped up and they will have to again for the next month to keep any hope alive while Dak Prescott is sidelined.
On the offensive side, running back Ezekiel Elliott had an efficient first outing, but the lack of volume hurt what could’ve been a big game for the Dallas workhorse. With Rush needing help on offense, a consistent Elliott could smooth out the process after the Cowboys managed to be the only team without a touchdown after Week 1.
Defensive end Tarell Basham is the most recent Cowboy to be added to the group out for Week 2 while the Cincinnati Bengals have nine players on their injury report as they head to AT&T Stadium coming off a tough loss to Pittsburgh. Storylines for Cowboys-Bengals, updates on wide receiver Michael Gallup and more in today’s news and notes.