Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders Eye Key Player Returns Post-Bye Week

The Dallas Cowboys have initiated 21-day practice windows for three injured players—linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., and center Cooper Beebe—to assess their readiness for returning to the active roster, with Overshown notably ahead of schedule in his recovery. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders are facing a challenging season, holding a 2-5 record and suffering an embarrassing shutout loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, highlighting significant struggles on offense and defense. Quarterback Geno Smith, acquired with high expectations, has underperformed, leading to discussions about replacing him with Kenny Pickett to spark offensive improvement. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has acknowledged the need for changes as the team heads into their bye week, with hopes pinned on the return of key players like Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers to bolster their offense. The Raiders' season is marked by uncertainty and a lack of identity on offense, despite efforts to establish a run-first approach with rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Both teams are navigating critical periods: the Cowboys cautiously reintegrating players to strengthen their roster, and the Raiders confronting the urgency of reversing their downward trajectory.