Dallas' defense has been underwhelming, yielding 30.7 PPG through six games—second-worst in the NFL—largely due to the absence of DeMarvion Overshown. The Cowboys expect the Texas product, recovering from ACL/MCL/PCL injuries, to return after the Week 10 bye, a boost the unit desperately needs.

Overshown totaled 90 tackles and 8 TFL in 13 games last season; his presence could reanchor run fits and improve gap discipline. If healthy, he could become a long-term starter and lift both the defensive floor and fantasy upside for Cowboys defenders in IDP formats and overall team D/ST.

Other NFL notes appear in the piece, but the timetable for Overshown dominates the Cowboys’ fantasy narrative, with his return potentially shifting weekly projections from Dallas’ defense.

Kansas City’s Week 6 win over Detroit came with a penalty-free performance, a sharp contrast to the prior 13-flag game in Jacksonville. Andy Reid credited officials for letting players play while stressing that fundamentals—footwork, speed, angles—tie talent to execution. The message to fantasy managers: cleaner play equates to more sustainable drives and scoring chances as KC eyes Week 7 against Las Vegas.

Discipline looks like a strategic edge: minimize self-inflicted errors, maximize drive efficiency, and let the defense pressure when the game is in reach. For fantasy rosters, the takeaway is clear—polished play can boost the Chiefs’ floor and ceiling in a pivotal divisional matchup.

Chiefs hold No. 1 as penalties questions swirl; Baker Mayfield’s MVP chatter fuels Tampa Bay’s 5–1 run and Seattle’s 4–2 push remains playoff-adjacent. Colts’ scoring pace through six weeks sets a high fantasy bar, while Detroit’s slip adds a narrative about officiating and big plays. Jordan Love and the Packers are rising in MVP talk, Jared Verse powers a Rams defense that settled a tough win, and Bijan Robinson anchors Atlanta’s breakout run.

Beyond the top tier, the week emphasizes coaching wrinkles, passer efficiency, and multi-path fantasy scoring as late-season momentum builds. Kyler Murray’s health, Carson Wentz’s potential revenge arc, and the ongoing drama around Cowboys fixes under Rex Ryan and Brian Schottenheimer add narrative depth for rosters. Target efficient passers, versatile backs, and teams with favorable schedules as byes tighten the window.

Bottom line for fantasy managers: chase ceilings, monitor defensive tendencies, and map the rest of the season around offenses that can produce multiple avenues to score without relying on a single playmaker.