Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus returns to Chicago with a zone-heavy, multiple-look mindset that Dallas intends to deploy even with Micah Parsons out of the pass-rush equation for now. A potential Jadeveon Clowney addition adds veteran edge presence, but the core focus remains on front pressure and smart coverage rotations rather to force errors. Chicago hosts a unit that has leaned on zone concepts and matchup-driven calls, while Dallas faces scrutiny over secondary communication and post-route gaps after a big-yardage Giants game.

Dallas’ secondary has been criticized for miscommunications that allowed big plays, with NextGen Stats showing heavy zone usage (96.2% of plays) and a dramatic shift from last year’s more mixed approach under Mike Zimmer. The coaches insist the scheme works, tailoring it to opponent and player availability. Expect continued emphasis on communication and alignment with a potential shift toward more man coverage in specific matchups when personnel allows.

Fantasy angles: monitor Clowney’s role and the Cowboys’ health at edge rusher, as his debut could lift the front seven in pressured situations. Kaiir Elam and Trevon Diggs will be under the microscope for how they handle high-target routes, while Malik Hooker’s communication on the back end becomes pivotal. Against a Giants-reported attack, Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson’s big-yardage nights hint at exploitable seams, even as the Cowboys try to lock down top receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith from Philadelphia earlier in the season.

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Week 3 features Philadelphia hosting Los Angeles with the Eagles favored at -3.5. The betting card centers on Hurts vs Stafford passing yards around the 190.5/220.5 marks, TD outs near 1.5 for both, and Barkley/Williams in the backfield mix. Puka Nacua’s rising targets loom for the Rams, while A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Davis Allen shape receiving and red-zone upside. Expect a game script that favors balanced attack and opportunistic DFS stacks.

Sharpen fantasy angles: Hurts’ floor depends on rushing upside and efficient drives; Stafford leans on short-to-intermediate; Barkley and Williams offer high-touch ceilings if the Rams force the Eagles into pass-heavy downs; Nacua could anchor Rams’ pass game, with Brown/Smith as primary Eagles playmakers. TD bets tilt toward Barkley, Hurts, Williams, and Nacua in a high-leverage, matchup-driven slate.