Is Jadeveon Clowney playing tonight? Cowboys make call on star DE originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up to face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field as Brian Schottenheimer looks to make it four straight wins.But all week, the game day status of veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has dominated the headlines as the former No.1 overall pick has been dealing with a hamstring injury.Needing a pre-game test to see if he is good to go, Clowney’s status has been in doubt despite being questionable. But will he play?As Dallas dropped its inactives list, Clowney was on it, so he pushed and pushed to play, but couldn’t go enough to get the green light.More: Kenny Clark offers perfect Cowboys message ahead of Week 14 vs. the LionsCowboys facing crucial NFC showdown vs. LionsGiven the form Dallas is in, all week in the national media, we have seen many state that if the Cowboys beat the Lions, there is a real chance Schottenheimer’s team can run the table and make the playoffs.That puts a huge emphasis on Dallas beating the Lions.Yes, Dan Campbell’s team is banged up on both sides of the ball, but don’t let that fool you. They are still a very dangerous team, and being at home, with their season on the line, you can bet they will be emptying out their kit bag in an attempt to save their season.So, the Cowboys, if they can beat Detroit, will signal to the rest of the NFL that they’re the real deal.More Cowboys news:Updated chances for Dallas to make 2025 NFL postseason in Week 13What Eagles’ loss to Bears means for division race with CowboysWhat Eagles’ Week 13 loss to Bears means for Cowboys in NFC EastDallas Cowboys’ updated playoff odds after Week 13 win over Kansas City Chiefs