Liam Coen’s blunt, vulnerable leadership is reshaping the Jaguars’ locker room. He blends accountability with genuine care, turning tough feedback into a shared path forward and stressing that the entire unit must look in the mirror to close out games.

Coen’s approach traces to his father and to his time with the Rams, then blossoms in Jacksonville as he builds relationships, dinners with players, and clear standards. A quick turnaround follows, highlighted by a win at San Francisco and a primetime matchup with Kansas City.

Jacksonville’s defense has vaulted into the NFL’s elite in 2025, sitting among the top units in EPA per play and PFF coverage. Jourdan Lewis and Eric Murray have been the springboard, bringing top-8 level play at their positions after marquee signings that have paid off early. A Week 4 upset of San Francisco showcased their impact—holding Brock Purdy and the 49ers to a historically stingy mark while forcing four turnovers. The defense under Anthony Campanile has transformed quickly, suggesting Jacksonville could be a playoff staple if this level endures.

Beyond the box score, the Jaguars’ secondary has elevated the whole unit, aided by Travis Hunter alongside a veteran corps and a dominant pass rush from Walker and Hines-Allen. Offensively the offense is still finding rhythm, but if the defense stays stout, Jacksonville could surge into the AFC playoff mix and flip the script on their divisional ambitions. Fantasy managers should monitor this defense closely, as consistent stop-making and turnover creation translate into weekly fantasy upside.

Dallas faces a defensive crisis in 2025 as the unit drags a 1-2 start into Week 4. The stats sting: 30th in total defense, 27th in scoring, and dead last in passing yards allowed. Schottenheimer plans both schematic and personnel shakeups, with JaDaveon Clowney set to return as a spark. Parson’s move to Green Bay reshapes the Cowboys’ edge dynamics, leaving Dak Prescott and a shaken secondary to weather a Sunday night showdown with Green Bay.