Dallas faced a 31-21 defeat to Los Angeles, but one rookie Receiver gave the Cowboys something to watch: Ryan Flournoy. He ran crisp routes, created separation, and flashed strong hands, though a Milton overthrow kept his biggest play from materializing. Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted Flournoy’s evolving releases and his ability to shed tackles, signaling a potential rise in the depth chart as the preseason narrows. The WR competition remains fluid with Tolbert, Mingo, Brooks, Holden, and Flournoy all in the mix, with special-teams value becoming the tiebreaker for a final 53-man spot.

The Cowboys’ depth chart discussion centers on who brings game-day value beyond receiving stats. Flournoy’s performance, paired with Tolbert’s known upside, Mingo’s versatility, Brooks’s route juice, and Holden’s flashes, keeps Dallas honoring a multi-man rotation. Schottenheimer stressed that special-teams contributions will be decisive for who makes the roster, especially for players in the third and fourth phases. With two preseason games left, the message is clear: catches matter, but how you play on special teams may decide your fate.

Fantasy players should monitor Flournoy’s continued progression and how Dallas assigns reps behind Tolbert and the top trio. If the team leans into a role-player who can return, block, and catch, Flournoy could offer a late-round floor with upside as an insurance policy in deeper leagues. Meanwhile, Milton’s QB connection and the evolving WR group suggest volatility but also opportunity for opportunistic bets as Dallas refines its depth ahead of the season.