Other players who have been ruled out are rising star linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who is returning from a devastating knee injury last season, and rookie cornerback Shavon Revel, whose college career came to an early end due to a torn ACL of his own.

Broncos-Cowboys series: Two historical NFL franchises, and this one tilts heavily in Denver’s favor. The Broncos have a 9-4 series record in 13 all-time matchups against this NFC foe, and drubbed them 30-16 in their last meeting when outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper recorded his first two NFL sacks against Dallas QB Dak Prescott.

On Sunday Dallas takes on the former Cowboys assistant and on-again, off-again head coaching candidate in Denver.

The Denver Broncos are looking to extend a four-game winning streak in week eight of the NFL season. The Broncos (5-2) are facing off against the Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) on Oct. 26, at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium,

The Denver Broncos host the Dallas Cowboys in the Mile High City this Sunday. This contest should be one of the better games of Week 8.

Prescott owns an 0-2 mark against Denver. On Sunday, he can show how much his game has evolved throughout his career.

As far as negatives, Dallas was once again without two starters in their secondary as Trevon Diggs (concussion) and Donovan Wilson (shoulder) were the only players on a lengthy injury report who didn't participate on some level.