Tom Brady’s Raiders influence is expanding. He was seen in the coaching booth during a Monday night defeat, and his offseason roster input has been labeled invaluable by GM John Spytek. Chip Kelly confirms Brady’s film-study sessions two to three times weekly and weekly game plan reviews. The NFL has loosened broadcast-related constraints, allowing remote participation in production meetings while prohibiting practice access. Brady will call Week 3’s Cowboys-Chicago Bears game as part of his Fox duties.

The ownership hurdle was cleared last year, and Brady’s role straddles front-office insight and on-air duties, suggesting a growing advisory footprint that could shape future roster decisions even as day-to-day coaching remains separate. For fantasy purposes, the developing dynamic signals potential shifts in player usage and depth as the Raiders weigh their options around Brady’s experience.

The Cincinnati Bengals are weighing quarterback options as Joe Burrow’s health creates Week 3 uncertainty. Jameis Winston stands out as a top free-agent target, with Derek Carr not fitting the Bengals’ plan and Jake Browning ready to steady the ship if Burrow sits. Cincinnati could lean on Browning or pursue a veteran to bridge the gap, especially given Burrow’s injury history and the line’s protection questions.

Week 3 at Minnesota adds pressure and depth concerns for fantasy rosters, while a league-wide wave of early-season quarterback injuries underscores the importance of stable backups. The report threads in broader NFL notes—from Clowney’s Cowboys return to Tomlin’s criticisms and Garrett plus Daboll headlines—highlighting why rostering flexibility and matchup awareness matter for managers this season.

Dallas must conquer Soldier Field in Week 3 as they square off with Chicago in a potential defensive grind. The Cowboys look to stabilize after Week 2, with talk of Jadeveon Clowney as a possible edge to complement Micah Parsons. Cooper Beebe’s injury opens the door for Brock Hoffman to step up along the line, while Brandon Aubrey’s kicking keep Dallas within striking distance in a tight, bet-friendly environment (Bears -1.5, 48.5). The upcoming slate—Packers, Jets, Panthers, Commanders—adds urgency to every drive and fantasy decision.

Chicago provides a stern test with a home-field edge and a defense-focused game plan, pushing Dallas to string together efficient red-zone possessions and minimize penalties. Week 3 outcomes will shape how aggressively fantasy managers deploy Cowboys’ pieces in the immediate schedule and how Chicago’s approaches limit or amplify those opportunities.

Dallas rallied to a 40-37 overtime win over the Giants in Week 2, with Brandon Aubrey drilling a 64-yard game-tying boot in regulation and a 46-yard winner in OT. The comeback could spark a culture lift and momentum early in the season.

The win, Marked by Brian Schottenheimer’s first head-coaching triumph, sets up a Week 3 trip to Chicago. NFL Films’ Mic'd Up reel captures the clash, hinting at a more cohesive Cowboys attack and a fantasy-friendly kick game that could carry into the Bears test.