Dallas and Green Bay battled to a 40-40 OT tie in a primetime shootout, with Dallas getting a jolt from Jalen Tolbert after CeeDee Lamb’s Week 3 injury. Tolbert grabbed a crucial 34-yard OT connection from Dak Prescott, paving the way for an Aubrey field goal and a late Dallas surge. George Pickens also flashed, amassing 134 yards in his first 100+ yard game as a Cowboy, including a 28-yard second-quarter snag that set up a Prescott rushing TD. Jake Ferguson stayed a reliable target with a TD on a precise red-zone throw, while Marist Liufau delivered a punishing punt-return hit that energized special teams.

From a fantasy lens, Tolbert’s role is trending up as Lamb’s absence persists, Pickens’ big-play ability makes him a viable flex option, and Ferguson remains a trustworthy depth option at tight end. Liufau’s impact is more niche but adds a spark on special teams and in field-position battles, while Dallas’ kicking game proved clutch in high-leverage moments. Prescott’s distribution could keep multiple Cowboys fantasy-friendly in shootouts.

Dallas must lean on its stars to snap a 0-5 run against Green Bay. Dak Prescott needs crisp, quick-diagnostic throws to beat disguises, while a reshaped run game must set up play-action with Lamb sidelined. Javonte Williams and Jake Ferguson become pivotal outlets, KaVontae Turpin adds explosive edge, and George Pickens must establish early rapport. Brandon Aubrey’s clutch kicking could swing a tight game. Liufau’s speed could unlock coverages, with Clark and Sanborn stabilizing the middle. Dallas aims to reclaim the series lead in prime time.

The Cowboys’ linebacking corps has underperformed, forcing a realignment. Marist Liufau could move to MLB to inject sideline-to-sideline range and faster processing behind Sanborn, with Overshown’s return shaping a future-ready duo. The plan splits snaps to keep Liufau on the field and leverage his versatility, especially in nickel looks, as Dallas searches for coverage answers.

If the shift sticks, Liufau at MLB and Overshown at Will could maximize athletic upside and stabilize the middle while Sanborn shifts into more limited duties. The move hinges on health and Liufau beating Sanborn out for the job, but the potential upgrade to the unit’s coverage and overall versatility is clear for fantasy managers tracking IDP opportunities.

Dallas Cowboys linebackers drew heavy fan ire after Week 1 as Liufau, who shined in the preseason, played only six defensive snaps but graded as the unit’s top performer on those plays. Meanwhile, Kenneth Murray handled every snap but posted a notably low grade, fueling questions about the staff’s snap distribution.

With Overshown out early and veterans struggling, Sanborn and Clark still logged 40+ reps while Liufau sat. The discord over usage underscores a broader: can the Cowboys unlock a potentially explosive LB corps by cadence shifts, Liufau’s development, and Overshown’s return?