Cowboys survive Jets test with a 37-22 win that showcases offensive resilience behind backups. Flournoy exploded for 114 receiving yards on six catches, Williams ripped off 135 rushing yards on 16 carries, and the run game crossed 100 yards for the fifth straight week. Dak Prescott managed efficiently as the defense stifled Justin Fields. Jerry Jones hailed the coaching staff’s credibility bump, signaling a potential shift in how the Cowboys value their assistants.

Cowboys-Jets Week 5 inactives reshape fantasy options. Dallas enters with major line and skill-position gaps: Tyler Smith inactive unless emergency, Tyler Booker and Tyler Guyton out, Miles Sanders sidelined, and CeeDee Lamb plus KaVontae Turpin resting. Jaydon Blue to debut in the backfield behind Adeniji starting at tackle. Jets list Jermaine Johnson and Michael Carter II out, with several depth pieces inactive. Expect depth players to be leaned on for both sides.

Jaydon Blue is poised to debut for Dallas vs Jets as injuries derail the backfield; he could also field kicks with Turpin out. Prescott leads a high-yielding offense, while Pickens' breakout helps the run game and keeps defenses honest. Trevon Diggs answered a benching with strong play, and Dallas adjusts on special teams under Sorensen and Schottenheimer as Lamb remains sidelined. Several blockers are out, testing depth in Week 5.

Dallas sits 1-2-1 after a 40-40 tie with Green Bay, leaving a tense locker room and a growing edge to the Cowboys' arc. Dak Prescott radiates confidence as the offense piles up yardage and scoring; Brian Schottenheimer envisions growth and a clear process amid defensive gaps. Third-down defense remains a sore spot (Packers were 10-for-14), so the focus shifts to improvement and balance as Dallas faces the winless Jets. Javonte Williams' added pop and Lamb's big-play potential keep Dallas intriguing, but the margin between win and collapse remains razor-thin.