Week 2 pits the Giants against the Cowboys in Arlington, a game that will shape fantasy rosters. Jones and Barkley must battle Dallas’s edge pressure, while Prescott, Lamb, and Pollard look to exploit a Giants defense that’s hoping to rebound quickly.

Fantasy angles center on Jones’ rushing floor, Barkley’s workload, Pollard’s touches, Lamb’s ceiling, and potential sleepers if pace stays brisk. The guide maps key matchups and the fantasy implications for both teams in a high-stakes Week 2 showdown.

Dallas’ Week 1 setback to Philadelphia spotlighted a budding Cowboys core: Tyler Guyton’s growth at left tackle, with Stephen Jones signaling a mature, high-potential offensive line alongside Tyler Booker. Dak Prescott remains the engine, while CeeDee Lamb’s leadership and reliable skill set keep Dallas’ aerial attack viable even amid early-season hiccups. The club emphasizes discipline and sportsmanship as non-negotiables, and the persistence to execute in late moments is framed as a key fantasy driver as Dallas eyes consistency behind a still-developing line.

Guyton’s emergence could steady the pass protection and open up more clean looks for Prescott, while Lamb’s resilience points to higher target upside as the unit chemistry builds. Jalen Carter’s situation with the Eagles is noted but handled by league procedures, keeping focus on on-field dynamics. Overall, Dallas projects a more cohesive, explosive floor-ceiling ladder in the weeks ahead, hinging on the young OL and Lamb’s continued star power.

Carter’s season opener ejection for spitting at Dak Prescott puts a harsh spotlight on the NFL’s sportsmanship push as the Eagles prepare for a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs. Prescott says the spit landed near him; Carter has apologized, and Sirianni notes any discipline will remain private. The incident is the latest flashpoint in Philadelphia’s early-season narrative and the league’s no-tolerance stance this year.

Context from Carter’s past discipline and Georgia backstory adds gravity to potential consequences, while the league’s emphasis on respect between players underscores a broader shift in how games will be officiated emotionally. The rematch looms as a high-stakes backdrop to a charged moment for both teams.

Dak Prescott’s Week 1 box score looked modest, but Dallas benefited from drops and yak, as his 86.1 PFF passing grade underscored accuracy and timing in clutch moments. Four big-time throws tied for second in the NFL, signaling a ceiling that fantasy managers should chase as the offense stabilizes. Indianapolis rookie Tyler Warren flashed in his NFL debut with a 90.4 overall PFF grade, catching seven of nine aims for 76 yards and delivering solid run blocking (88.6). Bijan Robinson offered a true two-way impact, 100 receiving yards on seven catches and a TD, plus efficient yards-after-catch. In Los Angeles, Puka Nacua stepped in as Stafford’s trusted weapon, piling 130 yards on 10 catches and earning top marks (92.3 receiving grade) as Stafford posted a league-best 93.8 passing grade.