Tom Brady’s appearance in the Raiders’ coach’s box during the Raiders-Chargers game sparked a nuanced debate about potential conflicts of interest given his minority ownership and FOX analyst duties. The NFL cleared him, noting no rule violation, but the optics linger as Brady prepares to call Cowboys-Bears for Fox on Sunday.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer downplayed concerns, joking that everybody has access to playbooks and that he’ll talk football with anyone. Bears coach Ben Johnson echoed a similar stance, while the upcoming MNF tilt between the Raiders and Cowboys on Nov. 17 adds a fresh narrative layer for fantasy managers to parse—whether such cross-team access quietly influences preparation or remains surface-level chatter.

Caleb Williams faces a pivotal test in Chicago with Ben Johnson’s offense, aiming to elevate a 0-2 start. The Cowboys clash also rekindles Williams’ history with Matt Eberflus, now an adversary on the other sideline, as Williams stays focused on executing the system and growing his command under pressure.

Fantasy eyes will chase Williams’ rushing and passing pace, the Bears’ injury-backed secondary notes, and the broader NFC signal-caller landscape highlighted by Jared Goff’s recent form and Brady’s broadcast storyline—all shaping Williams’ early-season ceiling and risk profile.

Tom Brady's FOX color work for Cowboys–Bears in Week 3 has critics buzzing because of his minority Raiders stake. The NFL says no policy blocks the arrangement and Bears and Cowboys coaches treat it as normal cross-team exposure, with Brady limited to broadcast duties rather than coaching or play-calling. The chatter centers on potential information flow, but the league emphasizes rules around electronics and sideline systems. For fantasy readers, the takeaway is narrative, not on-field impact—Dak Prescott and Dallas' offense remain the focal point.

Brady's presence in the booth won't derail on-field production, and coaches downplay disruption risks. The storyline could influence how bettors view Dallas and Raiders in coming weeks, but Week 3’s game plans stay typical. The broader context includes NFL stance on ownership in the booth and the practical limits of in-game access, keeping Week 3 in play for fantasy lineups and betting angles.