Dallas struggled to spark an efficient ground game while Baltimore rode a stingy run defense to a 31-13 preseason win. Cooper Rush took the week’s spotlight on his personal revenge tour, but the offense stalled behind a depleted, understudy-heavy lineup. Joe Milton’s day was rough, highlighted by a late-end interception and a safety miss, while Dak Prescott watched for vibes rather than snaps. The Ravens pressured the Cowboys’ run game and exposed the gap between Dallas’ top-line stars and their August rotations, underscoring depth concerns that fantasy managers will watch closely as rosters take shape. On defense, Dallas leaned on Parsons’ presence, yet the interior line and run-stopping remain a work in progress, especially against heavy, front-loaded fronts. In fantasy terms, think depth pieces early, with late-round upside dependent on injuries and opportunity as the season nears.

Among the notable talking points: the Cowboys’ backfield produced limited production behind Rico Dowdle and Miles Sanders, highlighting potential depth-chart pivots and opportunistic carries for Deuce Vaughn and Malik Davis if the offense wants to avoid a repeat of last year’s run struggles. The defense showed flashes via Odighizuwa and Smith, but interior disruption and rotation integrity must improve if Dallas is to threaten a high-tier run-stuffing profile. With one tune-up left before Week 1, the emphasis is squarely on who seizes the lighter-volume chances and who can sustain it when the real games begin.