The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 3 inactive list brought one real jolt, and it came at a spot that suddenly looks thin: running back.
Dallas officially ruled out backup Emari Demercado for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. That’s the surprise on the board, especially since Demercado carried no injury designation during the week and had been functioning as the team’s primary backup behind Javonte Williams.
With Demercado sidelined, Tyler Goodson is set to make his Cowboys debut after the team signed him to the active roster last week from the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. It’s a notable change for a backfield that entered the weekend expecting one setup and now has to adjust on the fly.
The rest of the inactive list was more familiar. Defensive starters DeMarvion Overshown, Malik Hooker, and Cobie Durant are also out for the first-ever NFL game in Rio. Undrafted free agent wide receiver Camden Brown and offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius round out the group, and both have been on the inactive list often through the first two weeks of the season.
Dallas’ full inactive list for Week 3:
DeMarvion Overshown
Malik Hooker
Cobie Durant
Emari Demercado
Camden Brown
Ajani Cornelius
Sunday’s matchup is set for September 27, 2026, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET. The game will be played in Rio de Janeiro at Maracanã Stadium, officially known as Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, and it will air on CBS.
The betting line has Dallas as a 3.5-point underdog, with the over/under at 53.5. The Cowboys are listed at +142 on the moneyline, while the Ravens are -170.
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