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Jerry Jones Expects Dak Prescott to Play vs. Vikings Despite Calf Injury

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Monday he feels "very good" about Dak Prescott's availability for a Week 8 matchup with the Vikings.

Prescott's status for the Sunday Night Football battle was cast into doubt when he hurt his calf in a Week 6 win over the Patriots. Jones said Prescott spent much of the team's bye week getting treatment at the team's facility, and he was no longer wearing a protective boot as of Monday.

“Based on what you saw yesterday, that was very encouraging,” Jones told 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. “But those things have to be monitored.