CowboysWire: Saturday's Social Media Updates

I will say: given the resources available to NFL players, getting over an illness in 48 hours is fairly manageable. Chido missed Wednesday's practiced with an illness but was a full participant for Thursday and Friday #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 7, 2018

Two Eagles starters, MLB Jordan Hicks and CB Jalen Mills, have also been ruled out of the game #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 7, 2018

Jason Garrett said Tyron Smith had a good day of practice Thursday. Team’s final practice of the week this morning. #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 7, 2018

I don’t think Tavon Austin, Sean Lee, David Irving or Geoff Swaim is going to play this weekend. The rest of the Cowboys’ injury concerns are trending in the right direction for Sunday.

Whole lot of DNP’s for the Eagles (although, remember, they just played Monday) #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/LBkpBbM6bX

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 6, 2018

Today's injury report looks about the same as Wednesday's, with two updates: Cole Beasley (foot) and Chidobe Awuzie (illness) were back to full participation today. Tyron Smith (neck) had limited participation again. Sean Lee (hamstring) did not practice again. #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 6, 2018

Dak said he was humbled to learn that he was the Cowboys’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and he knows his mom would be proud of him. #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/Zlg1sxvQPD

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 6, 2018

Dak Prescott, asked about the quotes coming out of Philly this week: “You know, Coach Garrett has a great saying. I don’t know where he got it from, but winners worry about winning and losers worry about winners. We’re focused on ourselves in this locker room.” #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 6, 2018

Rod Marinelli, asked if he plans to howl at any point this season: “I’ve been working on it. You may hear it.” 😂#cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 6, 2018

Wednesday, Zack Martin went through his full practice in nearly a month, a good sign as he continues to work through that sprained knee. Hasn't missed a start. "His level of toughness and his desire to be out there is really second to none," Jason Garrett said. #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 6, 2018

Jason Garrett says Sean Lee intends to work out with the athletic training staff today, but probably not much in the way of practice #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 6, 2018

Jason Garrett expects that Tyron Smith will ramp up his activity in practice today. He was a limited participant on Wednesday #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 6, 2018

Dak Prescott is the Cowboys nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year award. All 32 teams have a nominee - the winner will be announced Feb. 2, Super Bowl weekend. #cowboyswire https://t.co/LSXPJfKxQX

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 6, 2018

Check out our new Q&A with @BryanBroaddus on Alexa. Topics: Dak’s progress, the LB rotation, Rico, Tavon & more.

Thanks for your questions this week! To listen, just say “Alexa, Open Dallas Cowboys” #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 5, 2018

Official injury report: Zack Martin and Maliek Collins practiced fully; Cole Beasley, Tyron Smith, Xavier Su'a-Filo were limited; Tavon, Irving, Lee, Swaim and Awuzie (illness) did not practice. #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 5, 2018

Zeke was also asked directly whether he thought it was “ridiculous” that the NFL would fine him for donating money to The Salvation Army kettle #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/0OEbVYyCdh

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 5, 2018

Zeke Elliott said today that he was surprised by the NFL’s decision to fine him for his latest fun with The Salvation Army red kettle during the win against Washington.

Zeke doesn’t sound like he’s sweating it #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/E5Y3q81AGD

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 5, 2018

Ezekiel Elliott had a heavy workload in the past three games over 11 days. "It definitely was refreshing getting that (last) weekend off. It definitely helped getting my feet back under me. It's the best I've felt on a Wednesday in a while." #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 5, 2018

Jason Garrett on the team's approach: "We’re just focused on what we need to do. Our backs are to the wall. They’re always to the wall and that’s how we look at it." #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) December 5, 2018

Jason Garrett says that Tyron Smith will be limited if he practices today. Cole Beasley is expected to practice.

Tavon Austin, Sean Lee and David Irving are not expected to practice #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 5, 2018

The guys signed the wall in the play room at @ChildrensTheOne #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/uu40MtN6n5

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 3, 2018

To quote Dak Prescott: “Jaylon has played this before, 100 percent. He has this video game at home.” 😂😂#cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/jqpv1hrv55

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 3, 2018

Oh, you wanted video of @thejaylonsmith dancing? I got you fam. They don’t call this guy Smoove for nothin #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/Q4P5wLSvxW

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 3, 2018

At the annual hospital visits in Dallas. At @MedCityChildren DeMarcus Lawrence is making sure Hadley will get the toy she wants this Xmas! #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/bzXy0Vx03F

— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) December 3, 2018

Jaylon, Byron & Charlotte paid a visit to Evelyn #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/tj5kL0R9Wk

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 3, 2018

The Cowboys are doing their holiday hospital visits across DFW today. I’m at @ChildrensTheOne in Dallas, where the guys are visiting Brantley and other patients #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/ddfCiwTI3A

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) December 3, 2018

Asked if he plans to start howling when Leighton Vander Esch makes a big play, Jason Garrett says “Uhhh, no. I will not do that. I like when he gets to do that, though.” #cowboyswire 😂😂😂

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

Garrett just corrected himself. “I short changed on the Beasley answer. He sprained his foot ... we’re hopeful it’s not going to be a long term thing.” #cowboyswire https://t.co/T6eqnOy5dT

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

Jason Garrett says Cole Beasley “seems to be doing ok” after he appeared to injure himself stretching for a first down last night #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

No guarantees, but Jason Garrett says he’s optimistic Tyron Smith will be able to practice when the Cowboys return to work on Wednesday #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

In holding the Saints to 10 points, the Dallas defense improved its scoring average to 18.6 points per game.

Only four of 12 opponents have scored more than 20 points against them. #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

The Cowboys are hopeful Sean Lee can return to practice after this long weekend off. Jerry Jones said he is “almost giddy” at the thought of having Lee, LVE & Jaylon Smith all available for this home stretch #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/UoWGULAMTA

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

At the rate they moved the ball against Dallas tonight, it would have taken the Saints’ offense 2.3 games to reach their average output of 417 yards/per game #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

With four games to play, DeMarcus Lawrence’s tally:

35 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 10 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT. #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

Zeke’s current touch count during this four-game win streak: 115.

91 carries and 24 receptions, an average of 29 touches per game.

Safe to say he’s earned a long weekend off #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

DeMarcus Lawrence: “I’m excited for all my guys. I’m glad that we had this battle to see what a real championship team looks like. We’ve got to move forward and go on to the next one.” #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) November 30, 2018

Jerry Jones on snapping the Saints' 10-game win streak: "This is a changer in here. These guys, they're different cats now as they go forward." #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) November 30, 2018

An elated Jerry Jones post-game: "This bunch, this team, won't be the same again. You win something like this against a team that well-coached, those kind of players, caliber of team like that, you know you've done it ... you've changed. This is a changer in here. #cowboyswire

— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) November 30, 2018

I usually roll my eyes at the “no one believe in us” cliche, but I think Zeke Elliott might be right this time. #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/1gxPYNWR2n

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

Asked if David Irving will be back following this mini bye week, Jerry Jones says “I think so.” #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018

Jerry Jones says Jason Garrett deserves all due praise for a win like this, because he knows what happens when the result goes the other way. #cowboyswire

— David Helman (@HelmanDC) November 30, 2018