Dallas capped the preseason with a 31-13 win over Atlanta, spotlighting Jaydon Blue’s pro-ready burst and a confident Joe Milton-led drive that hinted at a deeper Cowboys backfield than expected. Blue opened by tackling the kickoff and finished with 9 carries for 25 yards, flashing a TD run and a noteworthy 13-yard gain that set up another score, while contributing on kickoff and punt teams. Milton’s improved calm and two total touchdowns give the Cowboys a rare QB depth cushion for late-roster decisions.

Dallas leaned into its pass-rush depth, with James Houston pressuring the pocket and mounting analytics for a 53-man roster debate about who stays at defensive end. Coach Brian Schottenheimer stressed that even a preseason win matters, and the lineup showed several healthy extenuating factors, including tackle-depth conversations with Adeniji and Richards sidelined but conceivable for Week 1. The result was a strong finish to preseason, setting the stage for a tougher opener and the ongoing evaluation of a mysterious RB rotation around Blue.