Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks will not be activated for the upcoming game against the Washington Commanders due to a knee infection that has kept him on injured reserve since October 5. Although he participated in limited practices leading up to the game, he is not ready to return. Cooks has also recently defended quarterback Dak Prescott against criticism regarding his postseason performance, emphasizing the need for the team's skill-position players to elevate their game.

• Brandin Cooks remains sidelined due to a knee infection.
• Cooks has defended Dak Prescott against criticism, highlighting the need for team support.