Even though they have been sick this week, both of the Cowboys’ starters ought to be available on Sunday.
After skipping practice this week, cornerback Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Brandin Cooks of the Dallas Cowboys are expected to play against the Bills in Week 15, according to a source that was shared with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
This week’s injury report featured numerous Cowboys players—including Cooks, Gilmore, and linebacker Micah Parsons—with illnesses cited as the reason for their absence. Parsons, however, appears to have recovered sufficiently to avoid being sidelined for Sunday’s game, but Cooks and Gilmore also experienced greater limitations over the week, making their designations dubious. Gilmore was a DNP for the whole week, while Cooks was limited on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday or Friday.
Fortunately, it doesn’t seem like their restricted involvement will continue during the game, so both of them should be able to attend on Sunday.
After starting 11 games in his first season in Dallas, Cooks has established himself as one of the Cowboys’ most dependable receivers, with the third-most receiving yards (534) and five touchdowns.
Conversely, Dallas’ Gilmore has started every game this season and has racked up 50 tackles, 11 passes defensed, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.
On Sunday, the Cowboys and Bills play their first game in Buffalo at 4:25 p.m. ET.
