Week 3 brings Dallas to Chicago as Dak Prescott eyes a potential big fantasy day against a Bears defense yielding high yardage and points early this season. Through two weeks Chicago has allowed 382.5 total yards and 39.5 points per game, setting up a favorable setting for Prescott’s aerial attack and Cowboys’ high-octane offense. A recent NFC Offensive Player of the Week trend—J.J. McCarthy (Week 1) and Jared Goff (Week 2) exploiting the Bears—underscores the upside in this matchup. Prescott enters Week 3 with 549 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception, and a 2-1 career record versus Chicago, hinting at another strong fantasy outing.

The Bears’ defense has struggled to clamp down consistently, while Dallas’ weapons at receiver and running back provide multiple paths to fantasy production. The Week 3 game script could feature Dallas leaning on Prescott to pace a shootout, with expected plenty of scoring opportunities in a game that could resemble a high‑volume, fantasy-friendly affair.

TOTW 2 for Madden NFL 26 features LTDs at 89 OVR for Tucker Kraft (Green Bay) and Brian Branch (Detroit), plus 88 OVR Contenders for James Cook (Buffalo) and Zach Harrison (Atlanta), and Wan'Dale Robinson (New York) as 88 OVR. The 85 OVR tier highlights Rome Odunze (Chicago), Mac Jones (San Francisco), and Josh Sweat (Arizona), with 83 OVR for Rhamondre Stevenson, Dax Hill, Hunter Renfrow, and Tavius Robinson. These cards expand weekly upgrade paths across fantasy-friendly roles.

Packers and Lions benefit from evaluated Week 2 performances, while the rest of the league earns fresh options for depth and flex spots in Ultimate Team rosters. LTDs emphasize standout box-score impact, while the 88–85 OVR set injects versatile playmakers into lineups for immediate Week 3 relevance.

Week 2 offered a slender silver lining for Miami: a 33-27 loss with late life, a 77-yard, 6-play drive in 1:23, and a defense that finally withstood a late push. Penalties and pre-snap chaos continue to sap momentum, and the offensive line shows wavering, with Tua Tagovailoa briefly navigating pressure while still posting solid accuracy. Malik Washington and Willie Gay Jr. flashed as bright spots, but the blueprint remains fragile as the Bills loom on a short week.

The offense relies on quick releases and speed, a necessity if mobility is limited by the hip issue. Borom’s play and Jackson’s availability shape every snap, while the defense leaks points and big plays too often. Week 3 will test whether these small signs of life are real progress or mirages, and how far the staff can push the game plan under pressure.

Fantasy fallout centers on Tua’s ceiling in a pocket-diminished system, the cut-and-run pivots to playmakers, and the risk of escalating penalties killing drives. The Dolphins must clean pre-snap timing, keep Washington involved, and squeeze value from a still-volatile defense if they want to stay afloat against Buffalo.

Chicago's secondary is in disarray with Jaylon Johnson out and Kyler Gordon sidelined, forcing Tyrique Stevenson into a major role. He’s become the biggest QB target, yielding a 158.3 passer rating when targeted, with seven receptions on eight looks for 124 yards and a TD. The Bears’ defense, under new coordinators Dennis Allen and Al Harris, has struggled early, forcing Stevenson to anchor a vulnerable unit as injuries mount.