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Cowboys Get Major Update on 3 Key Injured Players Ahead of Raiders Game

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The Dallas Cowboys enjoyed a much-needed week off in Week 10, but they will be back in action in Week 11. When they return to the field, the team will have a great opportunity to get back in the win column, as they will be taking on the lowly Las Vegas Raiders. However, there are some injury situations worth monitoring ahead of this game.

In Week 9, the Cowboys thought they were in good shape against the Arizona Cardinals but ended up suffering a 27-17 loss. It’s clear this team needs all hands on deck for every game moving forward. With that in mind, Dallas received a trio of important injury updates regarding safeties Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson, as well as defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, on Saturday.

### Cowboys Get Mixed Bag of Injury Updates

For much of the 2025 campaign, the Cowboys’ defense has been in the spotlight for reasons beyond their control. This is largely due to Jerry Jones’ surprising decision to trade the unit’s best player, Micah Parsons, to the Green Bay Packers right before the start of the season. As a result, the defense has been fighting just to stay afloat this year—and so far, that’s a fight they aren’t winning.

Dallas’ defense has arguably been the worst unit in the league for multiple reasons. Without a true No. 1 pass rusher, the Cowboys are struggling to get to the quarterback. This has put more pressure on a beat-up secondary to hold up in coverage, which they have not been able to do consistently.

Staying healthy is a big piece of the puzzle right now, and the team’s bye week provided a chance to give some key players a bit of rest. In the secondary, that should help both Hooker and Wilson get back on the field. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Thomas, who is expected to miss the upcoming game with a calf injury.

“DT Solomon Thomas (calf) unlikely to play,” Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram shared in a post on X. “Safeties Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson ‘trending toward playing.’”

### Cowboys Need to Beat Raiders to Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

At the NFL trade deadline, the Cowboys made a pair of moves to bolster their defense, acquiring defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson. Both players are expected to play significant roles immediately, especially Williams, given Thomas’s expected absence for this game.

If there’s a team that has been worse than Dallas this season, it’s the Las Vegas Raiders. This should give the well-rested Cowboys a solid chance to come out on top. However, as we saw in Week 9, nothing is guaranteed in the NFL, even when one team appears to be a significant favorite over the other.

For the second straight game, Dallas will be playing on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. This game represents a crucial opportunity for the Cowboys to bounce back and keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/malik-hooker-donovan-wilson-solomon-thomas-injury-updates/

Stars take on the Canadiens following overtime victory

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**Dallas Stars (10-4-3) vs. Montreal Canadiens (10-4-2)**
*Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST*

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### Bottom Line
The Montreal Canadiens will host the Dallas Stars on Thursday following Dallas’ hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators. The Canadiens hold a 10-4-2 overall record, with a strong 5-2-1 record at home. Montreal has also been clutch in tight games, boasting a 7-2-1 mark in contests decided by a single goal.

The Stars come into the matchup with a 10-4-3 overall record and an impressive 5-1-2 road record. Dallas leads the NHL in power-play goals this season, having scored 20 times with the man advantage.

This game marks the first meeting of the season between these two clubs.

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### Top Performers
For the Canadiens, Cole Caufield leads the charge with 12 goals and six assists. Alexander Newhook has been a consistent contributor, recording five goals and five assists over his last 10 games.

On the Stars’ side, Wyatt Johnston stands out with 10 goals and 10 assists this season. Mikko Rantanen has also been productive recently, tallying six goals and nine assists in his last 10 games.

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### Last 10 Games
**Montreal Canadiens:** 6-2-2 record
– Averaging 3.7 goals per game
– 6.3 assists per game
– 4.5 penalties per game resulting in 10.7 penalty minutes
– Allowing 3.2 goals against per game

**Dallas Stars:** 7-1-2 record
– Averaging 2.9 goals per game
– 5.5 assists per game
– 3.1 penalties per game resulting in 6.2 penalty minutes
– Allowing 2.5 goals against per game

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### Injuries
**Montreal Canadiens:** No injuries reported
**Dallas Stars:** No injuries reported

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This highly anticipated matchup promises to showcase two competitive teams both vying to maintain their strong starts to the season. Expect an exciting clash as the Stars take on the Canadiens in Montreal.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/stars-canadiens-following-overtime-victory-091042301.html

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to miss at least 2 games with calf strain

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Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will miss the team’s next two games due to an injury, the team announced on Friday.

Davis sustained a low-grade calf strain during the first quarter of Wednesday’s 107-105 win over the Indiana Pacers. As a result, he will be sidelined for the upcoming matchups.

The Mavericks are scheduled to play the Detroit Pistons on Saturday in Mexico City, followed by a game against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Davis is expected to be re-evaluated ahead of Wednesday’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Further updates on Davis’ condition will be provided as they become available.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-news-anthony-davis-miss-2-games-calf-strain

The sleeper hit of the Fall might be this mad lad’s hyper realistic traffic management sim that uses real census data and a ‘distance-based gravity model’ to produce millions of NPC commuters

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SimCity 4 is one of the most pleasant games I own—I can experience all the splendor of a modern metropolis with a fraction of the nuance, and for the first time in my life, feel what it’s like to drive on American roads that don’t piss me off.

Up-and-coming “hyperrealistic” transit simulator **Subway Builder** offers a terrifying proposition: that same satisfaction in real US cities, assuming I’m up to the challenge.

On its face, the fidelity on offer in Subway Builder is shocking. You can check out the pitch on the game’s website. Real census data is used to populate cities like Chicago and Dallas with realistic commuters, and you’re tasked with getting them to their jobs, homes, and more with as little hassle as possible. Whether people even take the subway depends on a variety of factors, so it’s up to you to ensure the system is accessible and not prone to delays.

There’s a page on Subway Builder’s site that dives into the specifics, explaining:
*”The US census records home and workplace locations. The game generates millions of commuters with homes from that and then uses a distance-based gravity model to assign them all workplaces. This decision is then made based on how long each commute method takes, how much it costs, and the value of their time (different commuters can have different incomes).”*

Even if you can make sense of the city’s geography layout itself, you’ve still got money to worry about. Subway systems are expensive, and the most ideal setup may not be within your budget. These are the sorts of nitty-gritty details city simulators tend to streamline and gloss over to keep the impression of transit management intact while maintaining a broad and varied gameplay experience.

If you’re a very particular kind of transit obsessive, though, Subway Builder seems tailor-made for you.

The game has already started turning heads on social media, with a subreddit nearly 10,000 strong and players taking to X to share stories of their budding obsessions—all before the game even launched a Steam page.

Currently, there are 26 US cities available to play with, but the game’s FAQ section promises there’s more to come—both in and outside of North America.

If you’re intrigued, Subway Builder could be the transit sim you’ve been waiting for.
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/city-builder/the-sleeper-hit-of-the-fall-might-be-this-mad-lads-hyper-realistic-traffic-management-sim-that-uses-real-census-data-and-a-distance-based-gravity-model-to-produce-millions-of-npc-commuters/

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Confirms CeeDee Lamb News

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott confirmed that wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is ready to roll for Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders. Lamb has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury against the Chicago Bears in Week 3.

Despite his absence, the Cowboys’ offense has continued to perform well, averaging 387.5 yards and 29.7 points per game. However, the team’s record stands at 2-3-1. Having Lamb back will add another layer of explosiveness to the unit.

“A lot of excitement, I’ve seen just the last two days of practice, he looks good. He’s ready to go,” Prescott said. “I mean, obviously, I saw him last week and during the rehab, and probably could have went but he’s ready to go. Looks great. It’s gonna be fun.”

Lamb has been limited during the last two days of practice, but all signs point to him being active and involved on Sunday. The four-time Pro Bowler told reporters he could have played last week against the Carolina Panthers but chose to play it safe.

“I’m out there moving around, running around, being me. Happy as can be,” Lamb said on Thursday.

Lamb is not expected to be on a “pitch count” against the Commanders and should be a full go.

### Cowboys WR George Pickens Addresses CeeDee Lamb’s Return

One of the biggest beneficiaries of Lamb’s absence has been George Pickens. Now in a contract year, Pickens is on pace for a breakout season. Through six games, he’s racked up 525 yards and six touchdowns—already a career high for the former second-round pick.

Despite this, Pickens is not concerned that Lamb’s return will affect his production. Instead, he’s excited to see the offense at full strength.

“I’m super excited,” Pickens said. “I don’t even think the words can fully explain him, and possibly [KaVontae Turpin] too, so super excited. [The offense can be] way more dangerous and way more explosive, too, when you got other guys like CeeDee and Turp. It’s another component of explosiveness that you can’t really describe. And don’t forget about Jake [Ferguson].”

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer echoed that sentiment.

“Integrating them both in and, you know, there’s one ball we know that, and they’re both really good players, so we’ll see where the defense makes the ball go,” Schottenheimer said.

### Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Doesn’t Feel Added Pressure With Defense Struggling

Prescott is having an MVP-caliber season, passing for 1,617 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just three interceptions so far. The Cowboys’ offense is humming, but they can only impact one phase of the game.

The defense has struggled significantly, ranking as the worst in the league in slowing down opponents, giving up 411.7 yards and 30.7 points per game.

Despite the defense’s struggles, Prescott does not feel any added pressure.

“That’s my standard. That’s our standard. That’s what we expect to do. I don’t think it’s any added pressure,” Prescott said. “I feel like I need to score every time. I feel like I need to complete every pass.”

With Lamb back in the lineup and players like Pickens stepping up, the Cowboys hope to turn things around and make a strong push as the season progresses.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/dak-prescott-confirms-ceedee-lamb-news/