Coming into a big divisional game against the Giants this Sunday in Dallas, the Cowboys have some injury concerns at the running back position.
DeMarco Murray, who torched the Giants in the first game of the season for 131 yards on 20 carries, was held out of the Cowboy’s 19-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday because of a sprained left foot.
His backup, Fleix Jones, didn’t play the final two drives of the game because of a bruised knee. Jones also suffered a sprained neck on the second play from scrimmage, and with his health issues, finished the game with 44 yards on 15 carries.
Filing in for Jones at the end was second-year back Phillip Tanner. He ran for four yards on three carries.
Murray was in a protective boot and on crutches last week, and was expected to undergo some tests on Monday. There was no update on Jones.
The Cowboys are ranked 20th in the league in rushing, averaging 97.2 yards per game. The Giants run defense ranks 23rd, allowing 126.4 yards per game.