Dallas’ Week 1 showing under Brian Schottenheimer offers renewed fantasy optimism. Prescott returned to form, the run game clicked behind Javonte Williams’ two rushing TDs, and Dallas’ defense locked Philadelphia down in the second half. Lamb’s four drops were costly late, but the offense flashed motion, play-action, and a balanced ground attack that bodes well for fantasy floors if the this pace continues. The lightning delay became a quirky detour, but Schottenheimer’s debut suggested a higher ceiling for the Cowboys’ skill players and a path to real weekly upside.

The win-or-lose swing was tight, with Dallas drawing fewer penalties and staying disciplined. If this efficiency sticks, Prescott’s fantasy profile stays high, Williams becomes a true RB2/3 with upside, and Lamb remains a must-play target despite late drops. The defense’s late surge adds a tangible weekly floor for a team that could surprise in a crowded NFC landscape.

Dallas dropped a 24-20 heartbreaker to Philadelphia, but Week 1 offered clear fantasy cues. Dak Prescott steered multiple Dallas scoring drives, CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson joined the early-season party, and Brandon Aubrey provided steady kicking. Javonte Williams punctuated Dallas’ ground game with an early TD, while Jalen Hurts and Miles Sanders led the Eagles’ counterpunch. A Carter ejection and a weather delay flipped momentum, leaving Dallas with optimism and fantasy angles to chase in Week 2.

Key fantasy takeaways: Lamb’s volume should remain high, Ferguson is a prime streaming tight end, Aubrey is a reliable kicker option, and Dallas’ offense can lean on a healthy Williams in spurts. On the other side, Hurts remains a top fantasy QB with a capable backfield, while Pickens and Elam offered play-making indicators for deeper rosters.

Dak Prescott’s season debut off a long layoff looked solid but not spectacular, guiding Dallas to a strong 20-point first half before a late rally by Philadelphia tightened the final margin. A Miles Sanders fumble and CeeDee Lamb drops slowed Dallas after the lightning delay, while Jalen Hurts used his legs to salt away a 24-20 win for the defending champs. Brandon Aubrey contributed two early field goals to keep Dallas within reach.

Fantasy takeaway: Prescott’s floor remains solid in a close, run-heavy division rivalry, Lamb’s targets will be volatile with drops looming, and Hurts’ rushing ceiling remains elite in these high-variance matchups. Keep an eye on Lamb’s hands and any quick middle-game adjustments that could swing Weeks 1-2 fortunes for Dallas.

Lightning forced a delay in Philadelphia as the Eagles led the Cowboys 24-20 with 4:44 left in the third. NBC’s Tirico pegged the window to clear by 11:15 p.m. ET and required about 12 minutes to warm everyone up, aiming for a resume around 11:27 p.m. ET. The first half featured Jalen Hurts’ two rushing TDs, Saquon Barkley’s score, Javonte Williams’ two rushing TDs for Dallas, and Brandon Aubrey’s two FGs. Jalen Carter was ejected early for spitting on Prescott. The final 19:44 still awaits, with Elliott opening the half for Philly.

The matchup highlighted fantasy angles: Hurts’ rushing prowess, Barkley’s volume, Williams’ goal-line touches for Dallas, plus kicking and late-game variability. The delay adds a layer of strategic uncertainty for coaches and fantasy managers alike as the game schedules shift and momentum sways with fresh legs once action resumes.

As weather clears, the Cowboys and Eagles must finish their duel with 19:44 left on the clock, leaving fantasy managers to weigh in on who benefits most from the restart and late-game opportunities, especially in a game that already showcased explosive QB running and a pivotal ejection that could alter defensive expectations going forward.