Dallas' Week 6 loss to Carolina underscored a defense-ranking struggle, with coaches and players searching for meaningful changes. Schottenheimer hints at adjustments and a potential roster move as DeMarvion Overshown nears a 21-day practice window, offering a spark to a unit desperately needing one.

Overshown's return could shift the Cowboys' front seven toward more speed and aggression, while CeeDee Lamb's potential Week 7 availability could stabilize the offense and influence game scripts. Fantasy managers should track practice updates and the 21-day clock for Week 7 projections.

Dallas Cowboys defense under fire after another 30-point surrender, renewing chatter that Matt Eberflus should not remain as defensive coordinator. Trevon Diggs criticized the unit’s lack of identity following the Panthers loss, while the Bears’ former coach draws renewed scrutiny in Dallas. Washington’s late-pass scenario and Carolina’s win loom as reminders that fantasy defenses must watch scheme shifts and matchup risk as the season evolves.

Bears and Cowboys remain central to the drama, with Dallas facing questions about leadership and play-calling, and Chicago hoping Eberflus stays away from its sidelines. The upcoming schedule will test defensive schemes and shape betting and streaming decisions for fantasy managers in a volatile NFC landscape.

Week 7 turns the fantasy kicker position into a roller coaster. Pineiro in San Francisco shines as a top streamer with long-range legs and a favorable Atlanta matchup. Wil Lutz in Denver provides steady points, especially in the 35–50 yard range against the Giants. Fairbairn in Houston steps into a strong long-kick volume spot after the bye. McPherson, McManus, and several others carry risk due to offense stagnation or tricky venues, so be ready to chase distance and weekly volatility.

Key names to target and avoid: Pineiro and Lutz are solid anchors, Fairbairn brings upside, McPherson sits in effectively bench territory until Cincinnati’s offense stabilizes, and Karty faces London wind and Rams protection concerns. The waiver pool is thin, so prioritize kickers with leg strength, clear volume, and road-friendly spots in Week 7.

Week 6 spun a wild tale with Giants’ upset and a Sunday night shootout among playoff hopefuls. Four players headline ESPN’s HIMMY race: Mahomes, Mayfield, Drake Maye and Rico Dowdle. Mahomes engineered a multi-TD night as KC beat Detroit, while Mayfield steered TB to 5-1 with a late 45-yard strike to Tez Johnson. Maye sparked NE with three TDs, and Dowdle piled up 239 yards from scrimmage for CAR in a win over his former team, DAL. Fans cast their votes this week after the Monday slate.