Cowboys Week 17 inactive list vs. Commanders, Dallas gets boost on both lines

The Dallas Cowboys had multiple starters on the line of scrimmage questionable, but got good news before kickoff.

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Booker blocks during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Christmas Day is here, and for Dallas Cowboys fans, that means they get to watch their favorite team in action. Dallas heads to Landover, Maryland, where they will take on one of their biggest NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders.

It's the first of a Netflix doubleheader as the Cowboys and Commanders kick off at 1:00 p.m. EST, with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings following at 4:30 p.m. Prime Video will have a third game for fans to enjoy on Christmas night, with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs squaring off at 8:15 p.m.

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Heading into the game, the Cowboys had multiple starters dealing with injuries, including star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who has been dealing with a neck issue. After missing Week 16, Williams was a game-time decision. The same was true for guard Tyler Booker, who has an ankle injury.

Both players are active, however, as they weren't included on the inactive list. Before diving into the full list for this week, let's get a reminder of each team's final injury report.

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Dallas Cowboys injury report

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown looks on before the game between the Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

OUT

Josh Butler, CB, Knee
DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Concussion
Tyler Guyton, LT, Ankle (Sent to IR)
Payton Turner, DE, Ribs
Phil Mafah, RB, Shoulder

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QUESTIONABLE

Ryan Flournoy, WR, Knee
Caelen Carson, CB, Hamstring
Tyler Booker, G, Ankle
Quinnen Williams, DT, Neck
Malik Davis, RB, Toe
Kenny Clark, DT, Hand
Shavon Revel, CB, Knee
T.J. Bass, G, Thumb
Donovan Wilson, S, Hip
Javonte Williams, RB, Neck
Kavontae Turpin, WR/KR, Shoulder

Washington Commanders injury report

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

OUT

Jayden Daniels, QB, Elbow
Laremy Tunsil, OT, Oblique
Da'Ron Payne, DT, Back
Marcus Mariota, QB, Hand
Nick Bellore, LB, Concussion

QUESTIONABLE

Colson Yankoff, TE, Ankle
Bobby Wagner, LB, Knee
Brandon Coleman, OT, Shin
Chris Rodriguez, RB, Illness

Dallas Cowboys inactive list

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Chargers. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jaydon Blue, RB
Ryan Flournoy, WR
Perrion Winfrey, DT
Jay Toia, DT
DeMarvion Overshown, LB
Caelan Carson, CB

Cowboys inactives vs. Commanders:

- WR Ryan Flournoy (knee)
- CB Caelen Carson (hamstring)
- RB Jaydon Blue
- DT Jay Toia
- LB DeMarvion Overshown (concussion)
- DT Perrion Winfrey

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) December 25, 2025

Washington Commanders inactive list

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne celebrates after a play | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Jayden Daniels, QB
Marcus Mariota, QB
Sam Hartman (emergency 3rd QB)
Chris Rodriguez, RB
Laremy Tunsil, OT
Nick Bellore, LB
Daron Payne, DT

Commanders inactives:

QB Jayden Daniels
QB Marcus Mariota
QB Sam Hartman (emergency 3rd QB)
RB Chris Rodriguez
LT Laremy Tunsil
LB Nick Bellore
DT Daron Payne

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 25, 2025

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