Liufau forced a key fumble in the second quarter that sparked a pair of 90-yard Cowboys TD drives, underscoring the turnover-centric approach Dallas has embraced the last two weeks.

Marist Liufau, Dallas linebacker, drilled a punch-out that forced a fumble on Breece Hall just before the two-minute warning, sparking a momentum swing that led to a quick Cowboys' TD burst and a larger defensive message: disruptive plays fuel wins.

<p>Liufau sparked momentum with a crucial strip that changed field position and supported Dallas' early lead. His forced fumble energized the defense and set the tone for a game that leaned into aggressive ball handling.</p><p>The play illustrated his value as a punch-out specialist, a trait the Cowboys emphasized this week, and it fed the defense’s confidence in pressuring the Jets. Liufau's impact has direct fantasy implications for IDP leagues and potential rotational defensive schemes moving forward.</p>

Liufau delivered the game-changing peanut punch on Hall, instantly flipping possession and setting Dallas on a path to a dominant 91-yard scoring drive and the ensuing blowout.

Marist Liufau’s late hit on Emanuel Wilson extended a Packers drive that produced a score, yet he wasn’t fined. The penalty landscape around the Cowboys suggests referees are policing late hits differently in critical moments, which could influence Liufau’s snap count and IDP value as the season unfolds.