The Cowboys’ backfield took a hit right after Tyler Goodson flashed real juice in Indianapolis.
Goodson, who had just carved out a bigger role behind Javonte Williams, is expected to miss time with a knee injury he suffered in Dallas’ Week 9 win over the Colts, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Harris shared on Twitter/x: "Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said on @1053thefan that RB Tyler Goodson is expected to miss time with a knee injury he suffered in yesterday's win in Indianapolis," Harris shared.
That news lands hard for a Dallas offense that has leaned on its top names - Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Williams - while also watching Ryan Flournoy become a key piece in the passing game. Goodson had just started to look like the clear No. 2 option in the run game, especially after Malik Davis went down and remains on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
Against Indianapolis, Goodson made the most of his chances. He ran 12 times for 77 yards, a 6.4-yard average, and now sits at 163 rushing yards on 40 carries. He’s also added four catches on eight targets for 23 yards.
With Week 10 approaching, Dallas suddenly has to sort out the running back depth chart again. The team could look at the free-agent market, but the trade deadline is also right there, which could push the Cowboys toward a cheap veteran addition to help stabilize the room.
However they handle it, the timing is rough. Goodson had just broken through, and now the Cowboys are back to searching for answers at running back.
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