Elliott gets to play in at least next two games

FRISCO, Texas — A federal appeals court has set oral arguments for Oct. 2 in the NFL’s bid to reinstate Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension over a domestic case in Ohio, meaning the star Dallas running back will get to play at least two more games.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans posted the notice Friday, clearing the way for last year’s NFL rushing leader to play Monday night at Arizona and at home Oct. 1 against the LA Rams.

The court is seeking briefs from both sides by Wednesday on the issue of U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant’s jurisdiction. The Texas judge granted Elliott’s request for an injunction that blocked the NFL’s suspension.

The NFL sought an emergency stay of Mazzant’s injunction, hoping to put the suspension back in place while Elliott’s case is in the courts.

MORE COWBOYS: Orlando Scandrick will play with some sort of protection on his broken left hand after missing one game.

The Dallas cornerback already had that plan before the Cowboys ended up with just two healthy players at his position for most of a 42-17 loss to Denver last weekend. And it’s a good thing for Dallas that he did anticipate a quick return, because two cornerbacks are likely to be sidelined Monday night at Arizona.

“Eager to get back and get things on the right track,” said Scandrick, the veteran leader of the secondary who was injured in a season-opening win over the New York Giants. “Good defense we’re playing. And it’s our job to outplay their defense.” PACKERS: A hip injury is threatening Mike Daniels’ ironman streak.

The standout defensive lineman could be one of seven front-line players who might be sidelined for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati in Green Bay. Daniels hasn’t missed a game since his rookie season, with 50 consecutive regularseason starts and 77 consecutive regular-season appearances.

Daniels, along with left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), cornerback Davon House (quad), and linebackers Nick Perry (hand) and Jake Ryan (hamstring/concussion) are listed as doubtful, meaning they are unlikely to play. The first six players on that list are starters.

WR Jordy Nelson (quad) and right tackle Bryan Bulaga (ankle) are questionable.

SEAHAWKS: TE Jimmy Graham (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against Tennessee despite being listed as questionable.