Cowboys Week 3 preseason win highlighted a rising stock for Joe Milton III as a viable Dak Prescott backup, with Jaydon Blue flashing burst and power in his first NFL action. Jalen Brooks connected on a 29-yard score and Ryan Flournoy showed strong hands, while James Houston and Alijah Clark anchored the defense. Traeshon Holden’s roster bid faced tougher scrutiny as UDFA peers impressed, and rookie Shemar James emerged as a late-round linebacker threat. The finale clarified which bubble players could sneak onto the 53-man squad.