Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season kicks off Thursday night when Saints play host to Dak Prescott and the Cowboys in an NFC showdown with playoff implications.
The Cowboys head into Thursday night without head coach Mike McCarthy as well as six other members of the coaching staff due to COVID-19 protocols. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will handle head coaching responsibilities against the Saints during McCarthy’s absence.
The Cowboys are hoping to welcome back star wideout Amari Cooper, who has missed the past two games after being placed on the COVID-19 list. On Tuesday, we learned that he is battling a cough and has yet to return to practice.