Dallas Cowboys aim to rebound at home against Green Bay after a painful loss, with Micah Parsons anchoring a defense that faces a Packers attack and a rookie Mazi Smith still under the spotlight for his fit in the scheme. Greg Ellis urges patience with Smith, warning against calling him a bust before his role is clear. A stat-driven look at Javonte Williams adds a subtle backfield angle, while Jerry Jones and Matt Eberflus headlines color the week. For fantasy managers, Parsons’ ceiling remains strong, Smith’s timeline is the ключ, and Williams hints at possible upside if the offense unlocks a complementary back.

Packers visit Dallas with a game plan that tests Dallas’ run defense and edge pressure. The spotlight is on how Dallas translates pressure into sacks and fantasy points, how much Smith can contribute in a bigger role, and whether the Cowboys’ offensive mix can support a Williams-like breakout. It’s a week to evaluate upside versus risk in a fixture with high defensive emphasis and potential for a swing in backfield opportunities.

Dallas' defense has struggled through three games, and Stephen Jones insists the fix starts with the players on hand as Dallas leans on Schottenheimer and Eberflus. A pass rush upgrade looms with Jadeveon Clowney expected Week 4, and Mazi Smith's activation should help the interior. Parsons' move to Green Bay adds intrigue as Dallas targets a late-season defensive ascent and a playoff push.

The club must translate practice into game-day results, weather injuries such as Lamb's, and keep faith in the coaches' track record. If Dallas can stabilize the run and unlock more pressure, the defense could trend upward and the offense can stay balanced, keeping their postseason hopes alive.

Dallas’ 31-14 setback at Chicago leaves the Cowboys 1-2 with major injuries chilling the squad. CeeDee Lamb exited early after an ankle tweak and MRI is set for Monday, forcing the offense to lean on other pass-catchers as the defense withers against Caleb Williams and the Bears. Dallas coughed up four turnovers and failed to sack Williams, while Jake Ferguson and KaVontae Turpin stepped up to offer a glimmer of fantasy viability. Brandon Aubrey drilled long kicks and Mazi Smith debut'd, signaling a shift in rotation as Dallas braces for Week 4.

Key health questions loom around Lamb, Diggs, and Bland, with Diggs battling a knee and shoulder setback but able to play, while Trevon Diggs’ status could influence how much the Cowboys lean on their beleaguered secondary. The Bears generated chunk plays early, then iced the game with a patient, 19-play drive to salt away the clock. Dallas must steady itself quickly to avoid a stalling fantasy unit in a tough schedule.