Jadeveon Clowney signs with Dallas on a one-year deal, adding veteran edge depth to the Cowboys’ defense. The 12-year vet has suited up for six NFL teams, providing immediate run-stopping presence and versatile rush ability across multiple fronts.

A former No.1 overall pick from South Carolina, Clowney owns 58 sacks, 139 QB hits, 108 TFLs and 140 games played. His arrival, aided by familiarity with Brian Schottenheimer, could stabilize Dallas’ edge rotation and elevate the defense in high-leverage weeks.

Expect Clowney to mix into several packages, keeping Parsons fresh while offering a credible sack threat. Health and deployment will determine peak upside in a crowded Cowboys front as they pursue stronger pressure in a competitive NFC season.

Teair Tart’s Week 2 actions draw the spotlight back to a Chargers defense already under scrutiny. After Week 1's $12,000 fine for slapping Travis Kelce, Tart again popped a late shove on Geno Smith that drew no flag, triggering audible outrage from Raiders fans at Allegiant Stadium. With potential league review looming, fantasy managers weigh Tart's risk-reward in IDP formats and the Chargers' knack for pressure in upcoming games.

The incident also tests officiating consistency and could influence defensive rotation if penalties trend up. Managers should monitor Tart's disciplinary trajectory and how it affects his tackle and sack upside as the schedule tightens.

Herbert is guiding a pass-heavy Chargers attack, signaling an evolution under Harbaugh away from the old-school run-first trope. The offense aims to maximize Herbert’s arm with a sharper skill corps and a more versatile backfield.

In the MNF win over the Raiders, the Chargers leaned into the aerial game with 27 pass attempts to 26 rushes, Herbert delivering 242 yards and 2 TDs. Johnston, Hampton, and Harris give Herbert more route-running and reliability, while Mack’s health and Perryman’s status loom as potential swing factors in a crowded AFC race.

Week 3’s fantasy defense slate centers on streaming value and clear starts, led by Green Bay, Seattle, Buffalo, and Indianapolis in Tier 1 with favorable matchups and strong pressure outputs. Expect continued sack-heavy games from these units, plus solid floor from the Falcons, Buccaneers, and Chiefs. Tier 2 adds Vikings, Texans, and Cardinals in matchups that carry swing potential if pass rush and turnover luck align. Tier 3 brings Commanders, Steelers, and Eagles in sturdy, mix-and-match starts. Tier 4-6 caution managers to seek safer streams or deeper-league plays and exploit waiver opportunities.

Key Week 3 takeaways: target defenses with high sack rates and favorable implied game scripts, especially when facing rookie QBs or O-lines with documented struggles. Watch injury reports and quarterback status closely, as even small changes can swing a D/ST’s Week 3 upside. This guide emphasizes tiered rankings, waiver adds, and start/sit decisions to help fantasy managers optimize lineups and shave points off potential losses.