• Lamar Jackson · Baltimore Ravens
• Derrick Henry · Baltimore Ravens

Look for: At the handoff point, watch the Dallas defender on the edge and whether that player crashes toward Derrick Henry or waits outside for Lamar Jackson.

If you see it: If the edge defender repeatedly follows Henry inside, Jackson may keep the ball or move outside; if the defender waits on Jackson, Henry receives a clearer path up the middle.

Here's what it means: Baltimore is forcing one defender to account for two possible runners. Consistently making that player wrong can keep the Ravens out of obvious passing situations.

• Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys
• Trey Hendrickson · Baltimore Ravens

Look for: After the snap, count whether Prescott can set his feet and look to a second or third receiver, or whether a Baltimore rusher reaches him almost immediately.

If you see it: If Prescott repeatedly has time to reset and scan, Dallas can develop routes for Lamb and Ferguson; if he must throw early or move sideways, Baltimore is changing the timing of the offense.

Here's what it means: The amount of time Prescott gets will indicate whether Baltimore can interrupt the passing game that produced four touchdowns without an interception last week.

• Lamar Jackson · Baltimore Ravens
• Rashod Bateman · Baltimore Ravens

Look for: Watch the distance between Bateman and the nearest Dallas defender when Jackson finishes his drop, especially on intermediate routes near the sideline or between zones.

If you see it: If Bateman is turning toward Jackson with room before the ball arrives, Baltimore has a dependable answer in the middle of the down; if a defender is attached to him, Jackson may need to extend the play or look elsewhere.

Here's what it means: Bateman’s separation will reveal whether Baltimore can create steady passing gains rather than depending on occasional long completions.

Dallas Cowboys · Quarterback (QB)

Prescott was highly efficient in Week 2, completing 26 of 31 attempts with four touchdowns and no turnovers. Baltimore’s first job is to make his throws less comfortable and less predictable.

Dallas Cowboys · Wide Receiver (WR)

Lamb turned nine targets into eight catches, 153 yards and two touchdowns last week. His ability to create large gains gives Dallas a way to change the game without relying on its rushing attack.

Baltimore Ravens · Quarterback (QB)

Jackson accounted for 269 passing and rushing yards in Week 2. Dallas must defend his throws without losing track of him when he leaves the pocket.

Baltimore Ravens · Running Back (RB)

Henry carried 16 times for 68 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets. His early results can determine whether Baltimore gets to use its full mix of runs and passes.

Baltimore Ravens · Wide Receiver (WR)

Bateman led Baltimore’s listed receivers with seven catches, 88 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. His role becomes especially important with Flowers listed as a nonparticipant because of a hamstring issue.

Baltimore Ravens · Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Hendrickson recorded a sack and a quarterback hit in Week 2, but he did not participate in the listed practice because of a finger issue. His availability affects Baltimore’s options for speeding up Prescott.

Prescott’s four-touchdown, turnover-free game was paired with major production from Lamb and efficient scoring from Ferguson. Repeating that distribution against Baltimore would give Dallas a second straight win.

Jackson, Henry and Bateman all contributed meaningful yardage against New Orleans, but the Ravens finished with 17 points. Better possession endings—touchdowns, made kicks or simply avoiding turnovers—would change the value of similar yardage in this matchup.

Baltimore’s report included major offensive and defensive names, while Dallas had several defensive backs listed as nonparticipants. Confirmed active lists will clarify whether each team can use its preferred personnel in the passing-game matchup.

Can Dallas keep producing through the air if Baltimore’s edge rush prevents Prescott from waiting for Lamb’s routes to develop?

If Dallas devotes extra attention to Henry, how often will Jackson keep the ball or find Bateman behind that reaction?

Ferguson scored twice on four catches last week—does Baltimore treat him like a primary threat near the goal line rather than a secondary option?

Dallas received 13 points from Aubrey in Week 2, while Baltimore’s Tyler Loop made one of two field goals. Could finishing drives with reliable kicks become important if touchdowns are harder to find?