NFL8 Nov 20262 minute read

Cowboys Rule Out Pickens, Porter, and Overshown Against Colts

Dallas will be without three key starters on Sunday, including receiver George Pickens, due to ongoing injuries.

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Key Absences in Indianapolis

The Dallas Cowboys will be without three key players when they face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown are all inactive.

All three players were listed as questionable on Friday after limited practice work during the week. Pickens has been bothered by a shoulder injury since an October 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A hamstring issue over the last two weeks also limited his practice work. He has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns this season, off the pace from last year when he caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.

Defensive Lineup Changes

Porter has dealt with ankle issues for weeks and could not finish last week's loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cowboys acquired him on October 1 from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he has missed two full games due to injury and illness. He had flu symptoms before the Buccaneers game and was sent home after arriving at AT&T Stadium. In four games, he has eight tackles, one tackle for loss, and three pass breakups.

Cobie Durant is expected to replace Porter. Durant started the first two games before suffering a hamstring injury. Shavon Revel Jr. will play after sitting out as an inactive player last week.

Overshown is out after his back injury flared up this week along with a hamstring issue. He previously spent time on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring in the season opener against the Giants. Linebacker Dee Winters returns after missing two games with a calf strain suffered against the Green Bay Packers.

Wide Receiver Depth Tested

With Pickens out, Ryan Flournoy steps into the second receiver spot opposite CeeDee Lamb. Jonathan Mingo becomes the third receiver. Dallas will also be without KaVontae Turpin for the third straight game because of a ribs injury. Undrafted rookies Camden Brown and Jordan Hudson are available for depth.

What it means for the next game

Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts (NFL, Sun, 08 Nov): Indianapolis Colts win 34%, Dallas Cowboys win 66%; projected score Indianapolis Colts 23, Dallas Cowboys 28. Our safest pick: Cowboys +2.5.

San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys (NFL, Sun, 15 Nov): Dallas Cowboys win 36%, San Francisco 49ers win 64%; projected score Dallas Cowboys 25, San Francisco 49ers 29. Our safest pick: Over 46.5 points.