(670 The Score) The Cowboys could be missing several key players when they host the Bears on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) on Friday was listed as doubtful to play Sunday. He has rushed 109 times for 443 yards and four touchdowns in seven games this season. The Cowboys would turn to Tony Pollard as their lead back if Elliott is unable to play.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones appeared to concede that Elliott will be out on Sunday when he visited with 105.3 The Fan on Friday.
“It had everything to do with how we’re doing this this weekend with this bye coming up," Jones told K&C Masterpiece. "I’m not so sure we would’ve done it this way had we not had the bye. This just gives too good of an opportunity if we don’t use Zeke, and we’ll see how he is responding as the week goes along, but if we don’t use him, it’s just too great of a time to get him in top shape.”
The Cowboys also listed star linebacker Micah Parsons (shoulder) as questionable. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday. Parsons has 32 tackles and eight sacks this season.
Dallas tight end Dalton Schultz (knee), safety Malik Hooker (hamstring) and defensive lineman Sam Williams (knee) are also questionable to play Sunday.
The Bears' lone player on the injury report is right tackle Larry Borom (concussion), who was ruled out for Sunday. Earlier in the week, the Bears placed center Lucas Patrick (toe) on injured reserve.
The Bears (3-4) and Cowboys (5-2) kick off Sunday at noon CT from AT&T Stadium.
Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.
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