EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — It was a much-needed victory for the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in their 20-15 defeat of the New York Giants, taking them to 2-2 on the season to end the month of September, but two games played in short order caught up to them as key players, including Micah Parsons, went down with injury at different points in the game.
Parsons left the contest with a neck issue that was evaluated before he'd return to the field, but when he fell to the ground with an apparent ankle injury in the fourth quarter and needed to be helped off by the team's training staff, that was the end of his evening.
The good news is X-rays were negative on the ankle, per Parsons after the game, but he is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday once the team returns to Dallas.
"I just iced it," said the three-time All-Pro pass rusher. "I know very little. I've got an MRI tomorrow. I'm going to try to get back next week."
The next game will involve taking on the Steelers in Pittsburgh but, unlike this week wherein Parsons and the Cowboys were forced to suit up twice in a span of only four days, the team is entering a mini-bye week that will allow for extra rest and recovery.
As it stands, it's unknown if it will be enough time for Parsons to be ready for Week 5, but it does appear that, for now, the worst-case scenario might've been avoided.
The MRI will tell the full tale, however.
