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he are staring down a tough road as injuries continue to pile up in a season already filled with setbacks. After falling to the in a lopsided defeat on Monday, their fifth-straight loss, the are now and far removed from playoff contention. Their struggles come amid that have disrupted the team's rhythm and weakened their depth.
Adding to the frustration, the lost quarterback for the season earlier this month due to a hamstring injury sustained against the . Backup has taken the reins, but the offense is struggling to find consistency without its leader. Meanwhile, a daunting matchup against the looms this Sunday, leaving little room for error.
On Wednesday, the as two cornerstone offensive linemen-right guard and left guard -missed practice. , while . Their absence raises questions about the stability of a line and opening up running lanes in an already struggling offense.
The injury report didn't stop there. Star wide receiver was due to , while , another key wideout, is managing a . This series of ailments casts a shadow over the team's ability to rebound against a that's pushing for a playoff berth.
Cowboys face emotional and physical challenges as Commanders eye playoff push For , the challenges are more than physical. The emotional toll of a season spiraling toward irrelevance has begun to show. With a record that puts them closer to the first overall pick in the than to a postseason berth, the are playing for pride-and potentially, their jobs.
The , by contrast, are on an . With a , Washington is firmly in the and aims to solidify its position with a win against their division rivals. Sunday's game marks the first of two meetings between these teams, with the rematch scheduled for Despite the bleak outlook, the insist they're not giving up on the season.
said Rush earlier this week. Whether or not the team can rise to the occasion remains to be seen, but in an otherwise dismal campaign. Kickoff for Sunday's game at is set fo .
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