Rico Dowdle joined the Carolina Panthers this offseason after starting his career with the Dallas Cowboys, and the running back revealed the Cowboys didn't give him an offer over the offseason.

In addition to the move, the Cowboys also elevated RB Malik Davis from the practice squad. For those hoping to see a heavy dosage of rookie Jaydon Blue on offense, there may be a pause put on those plans with the more veteran Davis being active.

The Cowboys defense is getting a bit of a break on Sunday, as the second top Commanders wideout has been ruled out.

Washington Commanders wideout Deebo Samuel has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys due to a heel injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium. The game will be broadcast on FOX and can be streamed live on NFL+.

Here are four players to start or sit, plus one sleeper, from the Week 7 matchup between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys.

For the Cowboys to win in Week 7 and move to .500, they need to utilize their speed, avoid offensive mistakes and show commitment on defense

Dallas Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones addressed the infamous sun glare at AT&T Stadium ahead of the team's Week 8 kickoff and said the team has a system in place.