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The Dallas Cowboys face the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium for Thanksgiving Day, as Dak Prescott and the offense are going to have to put on a show.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe defense, too, but for most, if Dallas is to win this game, it will be because of the offense.
And there has been some moving and shaking roster-wise in the lead-up to what could be the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history.
As the Cowboys dropped their inactives list, something caught the eye -- receiver Jalen Tolbert is active.
Having been inactive last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was a stirring comeback as Dak and the offense were rolling in the second half, Tolbert now gets a reprieve against the Chiefs, as Brian Schottenheimer might lean on Tolbert's blocking in the run game to utilize him.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEither way, having Tolbert inactive last week, to now being active, is an odd choice, but we don't doubt Schottenheimer, do we?
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Jonathan Mingo inactive vs. Chiefs
While Tolbert being active is a little odd, when it comes to receiver Jonathan Mingo, he is a healthy scratch for the second straight week.
Having been traded midseason last year from the Carolina Panthers, Mingo has barely seen the field, as the Cowboys seem to have trouble getting him a jersey on game day.
Mingo flashed in training camp and was trending towards having a role in Schottenheimer's offense, but an injury halted his progress.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd now, it appears Dallas doesn't have a spot for him, and considering the franchise traded a fourth-round pick for him, you would think the franchise wants to see what Mingo can do.
But right now, he's inactive again with his Cowboys future very much in limbo.
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