Cowboy Roundup: Key matchups vs. Steelers; Mike Tomlin praises Dak

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Thursday, October 3.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Happy Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. While we still have to wait a few days for the beloved Cowboys to take the field, Week 5 of the NFL regular season officially kicks of in primetime tonight.

Dallas has had an interesting week at The Star, from a surprise injury to starting receiver Brandin Cooks to Jerry Jones acting like nothing is wrong and arriving to practice in a helicopter.

From now until kickoff on Sunday Night Football, let's hope everyone can stay healthy.

In the meantime, let's take a look around the web at some of the headlines we may have missed that are making the rounds in Cowboys Nation.

MORE: Cowboys vs. Steelers, NFL Week 5: betting odds & preview

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Key matchups to watch in Week 5 vs. Steelers

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland walks off the field after the game against the New Orleans Saints. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys face a tough test against the Steelers, who are coming off their first loss of the season. Blogging the Boys highlighted three key matchups to watch in Week 5, with some rookies facing their toughest tests of the season.

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Mike Tomlin praises Dak Prescott

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on against the Dallas Cowboys. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Ahead of Week 5, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin had some high praise for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

"I see a guy who is ultra competitive, has unbelievable arm talent, natural leadership skills," Tomlin said, per Athlon Sports. "You feel the guys rallying around him. He's got a real steady demeanor."

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