Elam, Bills’ 2022 first-round pick, started for Dallas after the trade but has struggled, yielding 232 yards in two games and surrendering a 48-yard Nabers TD and a Dotson third-down conversion. His uneven start mirrors Dallas’ overall secondary concerns and keeps fantasy owners wary until stabilization.

Elam’s coverage struggled as Dallas’ secondary floundered without Bland, surrendering yards, including a troubling stat line entering Monday. The unit must rebound quickly after this rough showing, or the team will continue to invite big plays and fantasy-relevant lineups from opponents.

Elam struggled in coverage alongside Diggs and contributed to the deep-ball vulnerability Dallas faced.

Elam steps in on outside, joining Diggs in a reworked boundary duo as Dallas reassesses nickel depth behind Bland’s absence.

Elam remains Dallas' other starter, with Bland sidelined testing the depth behind him. His performance will be pivotal as the Cowboys lean on their outside coverage while Diggs handles slot work more frequently.