The Week 3 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears could be one of the most fantasy-friendly games of the slate. With both teams’ secondaries banged up, the stage is set for Dak Prescott and Caleb Williams to put up points through the air. Below is the Start/Sit breakdown: plus a quick-hit table at the end for easy lineup decisions.
Swiss Cheese Defenses and Injuries set the tone for Dak, Lamb, and Odunze to explode during this week’s cross-NFC Matchup
Starts for Bears vs. Cowboys
WR Rome Odunze, Bears
Quickly becoming Caleb Williams’ go-to option. Against Dallas’ backup corners, he could explode again.
Projected Line: 7 catches, 98 yards, 1 TD (~20 fantasy points)
QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys
Facing a Chicago defense missing multiple starters in the secondary, Prescott should feast.
Projected Line: 25/36, 285 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; 15 rushing yards (~23–25 fantasy points)
WR CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
Detroit’s wideouts torched Chicago last week, Lamb is even more dangerous and due for a huge game.
Projected Line: 10 catches, 122 yards, 1 TD (~24–26 fantasy points, WR1)
WR George Pickens, Cowboys
Pickens’ vertical threat complements Lamb perfectly. A high-upside WR3/flex this week.
Projected Line: 5 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD (~16–18 fantasy points)
QB Caleb Williams, Bears
Normally Dallas’ defense is intimidating, but not with their secondary gutted by injuries. Williams’ arm and legs will make him a top-10 fantasy QB.
Projected Line: 23/35, 270 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 35 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD (~22–24 fantasy points)
Sits for Bears vs. Cowboys
Cowboys Defense
Without their full secondary, they’re a risky play against Caleb Williams’ playmaking ability giving way to Odunze and DJ Moore to have a big game.
Projected Line Allowed: 27 points, 340 total yards, 2 sacks, 1 turnover (~3–5 fantasy points)
Bears Defense
Even more vulnerable than Dallas. Prescott, Lamb, and Pickens should have a field day.
Projected Line Allowed: 30 points, 375 yards, 1 sack (~1–3 fantasy points)
Sleeper Pick
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RB Kyle Monangai, Bears
With D’Andre Swift’s injury, Monangai steps into a bigger role. He’s sneaky flex-worthy in deeper leagues or a solid last-minute start option since Swift has put the ball on the ground this year.
Projected Line: 11 carries, 48 yards; 3 catches, 27 yards, 1 TD (~12–14 fantasy points)
Stats and projections provided by compiling data from ESPN and NFL Fantasy Football Sites.
