The Cowboys head to New York short-handed on the line, with four starting blockers out or limited. Adeniji starts at left guard while Smith is held for emergency duty, Guyton is out, and Beebe and Booker are sidelined. Hoffman and Bass lock the interior as Thomas starts at left tackle, underscoring Dallas depth and a focus on communication to protect Dak Prescott and power the run game.

New York’s front led by Williams tests the reshuffled unit, so Dallas must stay physical at the point of attack and execute with discipline. The game hinges on how well the depth players mesh, the efficiency of pre‑snap calls, and the ability to keep Prescott clean while pushing the Jets on the ground.

Dallas heads to Soldier Field searching for consistency after Week 2. Trevon Diggs ramps up in full-speed drills and Brock Hoffman is set to start at center as Dallas tries to stabilize the line.

Forecasted wind and possible rain could tilt this to smarter, ball-control play. Dallas allowed 450 passing yards in Week 2 to Russell Wilson, so the secondary and defensive tweaks will be under the microscope as Schottenheimer and Eberflus adjust for this Week 3 showdown.