Sunday Associated Press Emmitt Smith had never been knocked unconscious in Pop Warner football, high school, college or 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys. But on Thanksgiving Day, it happened, and he wound up with a concussion after being hit in the third quarter of the Cowboys' loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Some people call it a concussion.
Smith didn't practice Monday, but ran some sprints and expects to go through a full practice when the Cowboys return to the field Wednesday. He said there is no doubt that he will be in the lineup Sunday at Tampa Bay. Seattle quarterback Brock Huard is expected to miss at least one game with a bruised kidney. An improved performance by Akili Smith wasn't enough to win back the starting quarterback job. Coach Dick LeBeau indicated Monday that Scott Mitchell will play next weekend if his sprained left knee allows.