Still in the third quarter, the Cowboys were beating the one loss Minnesota Vikings 37-3.

Everything was going right, then the worst possible thing happened: Micah Parsons got hurt.

Parsons was slow to get up after getting one of his multiple pressures on the day. He was initially deemed questionable to return, with it being labeled as a knee injury.

Officially, Micah Parsons is questionable to return with a knee injury.

— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 21, 2022

The Cowboys have a short week, as they play the Giants this upcoming Thursday. The good news is Micah is back on the sideline, after a short stint in the medical tent.

Following his evaluation in medical tent, Cowboys LB Micah Parsons has rejoined teammates on sideline bench during this offensive series. There seems little reason for Parsons to return today. Short week with Giants visiting on Thanksgiving.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) November 20, 2022

He later returned to the game.

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (knee, questionable) has returned to the game. That says a lot about him. Cowboys lead 40-3.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) November 21, 2022

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