What happened: The Cowboys moved from the final whistle to injury questions, with Brian Schottenheimer addressing veteran defensive players after a 28-20 defeat. Malik Hooker was part of that update as Dallas assessed the defensive fallout from the loss.

Why it matters: Defensive availability becomes a central issue for the Cowboys heading into the next week after a 28-20 final. The update comes right after Schottenheimer called the Cowboys' performance 'pretty poor' after the loss, extending the postgame focus beyond the scoreboard.

What to watch: Watch for the Cowboys' next status update on Hooker and the rest of the defensive group as the week unfolds.