Cowboys

Schottenheimer returns as both head coach and offensive coordinator with his own empirical track record, making the West Coast projection highly reliable. His Modern Mainstream cluster shows balanced tendencies that align well with Dallas's 2025 usage patterns. The defense presents more uncertainty with new coordinator Christian Parker, whose scheme is inferred from his coaching tree connections to Vic Fangio, Vance Joseph, and Mike Pettine. This mentor group suggests a Sound Multiple approach emphasizing zone coverage and assignment discipline, though the low confidence reflects the lack of Parker's own playcalling data. The contrast between defensive coordinators is notable—Dallas blitzed at 28% under Matt Eberflus last season, while Parker's mentors average just 27% collectively, suggesting a more conservative approach ahead.