The Dallas Cowboys matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16, which is turning into the most impactful playoff implication game of the week. Both teams are sitting at 8-6, clawing their way into the playoffs. The loser of this game is eliminated from the playoff hunt and the winner lives another week. At this point in the season, player health is a major factor in games and the Cowboys may be without two key players in this important matchup. Here is the latest injury update on Tyron Smith and Orlando Scandrick.
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Tyron Smith Injury Update
The Cowboys star LT Tyron Smith is a game-time decision for Week 16 against Seattle. Smith didn't participate the first two days of practice this week, but gave himself a chance to play when he returned to a limited session on Friday. Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher reported that Smith plans to play.
BREAKING: Tyron Smith Plans To Play For #Cowboys Vs. #Seahawks https://t.co/Io3HLUHyV1 #SEAvsDAL pic.twitter.com/Lpnx8TBPpE
— mike fisher (@fishsports) December 23, 2017
Smith is one of the NFL's top pass-protectors and considering this is a must-win game for Dallas, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see him play. If he is unable to play it would be a huge loss for the Cowboys, in the two games this season Smith was out, quarterback Dak Prescott was sacked 12 times.
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Orlando Scandrick Injury Update
The Cowboys starting cornerback Orlando Scandrick, is still bothered by a back injury sustained Week 13 against the Washington Redskins. During practice this week, he was able to participate on a limited basis all three days, but it appears it won't be likely for him to play. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Scandrick is not expected to play.
#Cowboys LT Tyron Smith, battling back and knee injuries, is pushing to play today, sources say. He believes he'll be able to go. CB Orlando Scandrick (back) expected to be out.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 24, 2017
The loss of Scandrick will benefit Seahawks wide receiver, Doug Baldwin who leads the team in receptions (67) and yards (866). The Cowboys have won three straight games, but can they make it four in a row without Scandrick this week?
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