The outlook is murky for some of Dolphins' stars vs. Cowboys
The Miami Dolphins' injury report has reached new lengths in Week 16 as the team prepares to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The report, which is turning into a CVS receipt by now, includes 17 players – the most of the season. Unfortunately, only 9 of them were cleared without a game designation, […]
The Miami Dolphins' injury report has reached new lengths in Week 16 as the team prepares to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
The report, which is turning into a CVS receipt by now, includes 17 players – the most of the season. Unfortunately, only 9 of them were cleared without a game designation, leaving a host of questions for Sunday.
The obvious concern is Tyreek Hill, who managed to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday. He was not made available to the media by the team, and he reportedly managed to leave the locker room before reporters could speak with him this week. As such, his status is a mystery and one that will not be known until Sunday afternoon.
Perhaps just as big a concern, given the opponent, is Miami's question marks in the secondary. Safety Jevon Holland hasn't played since suffering injuries to both of his knees in the Dolphins' 34-13 win over the New York Jets on Black Friday. He's listed as questionable, and him not being able to practice in full keeps his availability looking shaky.
Same for Xavien Howard, who suffered a hip injury against the Tennessee Titans that saw him miss last week's win over the Jets. Fortunately, the Dolphins were able to absorb his absence and throttle New York's pedestrian offense in a 30-0 win.
However, the challenge has been ratcheted up several notches with the high-flying Dallas Cowboys offense coming to town. Having Howard and Holland available will be key to try to slow down Dallas' electric passing attack that's seen CeeDee Lamb have a career year and Dak Prescott make himself into a viable MVP candidate.
Miami will know around 2:30 pm ET when the inactive lists are released if they will have their superstar wide receiver and two of their best defenders. If they don't, then it could end up being advantage Dallas when toe meets leather at 4:05 pm ET inside Hard Rock Stadium.
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