Cowboys vs. Packers Inactives: Dallas at full go for playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys are moments away from kicking off their 2023-2024 NFL playoffs against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Dak Prescott and Jordan Love will be featured in a game that oddsmakers expect to be a shootout with a high expected total points of 51. 90 minutes prior to the game, both teams […]

Mauricio Rodriguez — Dallas Cowboys News Writer
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The Dallas Cowboys are moments away from kicking off their 2023-2024 NFL playoffs against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium.

Dak Prescott and Jordan Love will be featured in a game that oddsmakers expect to be a shootout with a high expected total points of 51.

90 minutes prior to the game, both teams announced their inactive players. As expected, the Cowboys are close to full health and will have cornerback Stephon Gilmore on the field despite suffering a Week 18 shoulder injury in Washington.

The Cowboys are also getting back guards Tyler Smith and Zack Martin, who missed the regular season finale due to a foot injury and an illness, respectively. Below are the inactive players lists for Dallas and Green Bay. 

Cowboys Inactives vs. Packers:

  1. OL Matt Waletzko
  2. LB Tyrus Wheat
  3. DE Viliami Fehoko Jr.
  4. WR Jalen Brooks
  5. CB Eric Scott Jr.
  6. OL Asim Richards
  7. QB Trey Lance (emergency quarterback) 

Packers Inactives

Packers CB Jaire Alexander and WR Christian Watson were the names to watch here. Both are playing on Sunday. Watson is back after five games missed and will join an already effective WR core.

As for Alexander, he's the top cornerback in Green Bay and an obviously important factor versus the Cowboys offense. Both players being ready to go after being viewed as 50/50 boosts the Packers' chances of winning this one, even if Dallas is (and should be) favored to win it. 

Running back A.J. Dillon won't play after being doubtful leading up to Sunday. He's a relevant absence as he and Aaron Jones are a dangerous 1-2 punch that allows the Packers to be efficient when using play action. 

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