The Cowboys endured a few injury scares in Sunday’s meeting with the Vikings. As the second half began, the team announced fullback Hunter Luepke was ruled out for the game.
The Cowboys officially ruled Luepke out with a concussion. He sustained the injury on Dallas’ final kickoff before the first half came to a close.
Hunter Luepke has been ruled out with a concussion. He got popped on the last kickoff of the first half.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) December 15, 2025
Luepke was getting involved in the game at various points in the second quarter. He ended the night with three carries for 16 yards. He also caught two passes for 14 yards.
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The fullback wasn’t the only player to leave the field with an injury Sunday. Cowboys running back Javonte Williams left the game with a shoulder injury in the first quarter, while left guard Tyler Smith was sidelined with what appeared to be an eye injury in the second quarter.
Both Williams and Smith returned to the game at the start of the second half.
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