The Dallas Cowboys got an encouraging injury update on CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Guyton on Friday, giving them something positive to take into an extended break after Thursday’s 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay.

Lamb’s quad injury is a bruise, while Guyton’s X-rays were negative. Dallas doesn’t play again until October 18, leaving time to monitor both starters before the trip to Green Bay.

That’s welcome news for an offense trying to regroup. It also comes with an important distinction: an encouraging update isn’t the same as a final game designation. The next round of practice reports will offer a clearer picture of their availability.

Time To Recover And Reset

Lamb was in and out of Thursday’s game down the stretch after taking another hit to a quad area that had already been bothering him. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said afterward that the receiver had dealt with the issue the previous week.

Guyton’s back problem surfaced late, adding another offensive concern on a night when Dallas couldn’t finish its comeback. Schottenheimer initially described the tackle’s X-rays as encouraging while noting that more testing was planned.

The Cowboys had just received a boost with Tyler Smith’s return to the lineup. Keeping the rest of the offense available would give Dallas a better chance to build on that reinforcement instead of juggling another round of replacements.

More Than An Injury Problem

Recovery time is only part of the assignment. Dallas enters the break at 2-3, and Schottenheimer said Friday that the coaching staff is reviewing all three phases as it works through potential adjustments.

He specifically identified the outside linebacker rotation as an area to examine. The broader review includes studying what the Cowboys do well, where they’re falling short and how to turn that diagnosis into a workable plan.

For Dallas, the extra days offer two practical opportunities: let injured players recover and make corrections without immediately racing into another game. Neither guarantees a turnaround, but both matter after a frustrating home loss.

The immediate takeaway is encouraging for Lamb and Guyton. The next step is seeing how their recovery progresses as the Cowboys prepare for Green Bay.