Joey Porter Jr. plays for the Cowboys this Sunday. · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026

PelisseroSpeaker 95%01:12:18·NFLNeeds a rulingGradable
Joey Porter Jr. plays for the Cowboys this Sunday.
Cowboys Texans
“maybe even as soon as this Sunday, his back's going to be healthy enough for him to play”
80%
The box score shows whether he played; 'maybe' is a hedge.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
Result: Joey Porter Jr. isn’t in the box score; confirm by hand
DAL 34@HOU 30·Final·Close HOU -3→auto

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