Week 1 inactive for Jaydon Blue sparks debate about his role in Dallas, with Brian Schottenheimer stressing that young players must earn opportunities and show consistency. Javonte Williams anchors the backfield for now, but Blue remains a real long‑term factor if he tightens up his game pace and routine.

Dak Prescott’s performance in the loss to Philadelphia keeps fantasy angles alive, while the Week 2 Cowboys‑Giants clash and potential QB questions add drama for backfield projections. Tyler Booker’s debut hints at growing depth, and Blue’s timeline will shape future value in this evolving Dallas offense.

Dallas opened the season with a gut-check loss as Lamb’s hands betrayed him in crunch time. Four drops would have kept drives alive, stalling a 110‑yard night and forcing Dak Prescott to play clock‑control football against Philadelphia.

Lamb took the blame, vowed better, and the Cowboys leaned on a defensive hold in the second half while Parsons battled an absence that underscored the margin for error. The path to a big year hinges on Lamb answering the moment and a handful of teammates delivering when it counts.

Hurts explodes Week 1, carrying Philly past Dallas with a 24-20 win as he goes 19 of 23 for 152 yards and sneaks for 62 more on 14 carries, adding two rushing TDs. His legs create constant fantasy upside even when the passing volume isn’t enormous, making him one of the safest week-to-week quarterback plays early in the season.

Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell elevated Philly’s opener on the defensive side, while Carter’s early ejection clouds his Week 2 projections. Miles Sanders’ costly fumble and Javonte Williams’ two Cowboys TDs added drama, but Hurts’ dual-threat floor underscored Philly’s Week 2 ceiling for fantasy managers.

Jalen Carter's ejection after a pre-snap spit at Dak Prescott cast a shadow on the season opener, with Philadelphia rallying behind Jalen Hurts as the offense carried the load. Public scrutiny over Carter's maturity looms, while the Eagles lean on interior rotation to cover his absence. Prescott's calm leadership and Hurts' dual-threat dominance frame a fresh fantasy landscape: Carter's status could swing Philly's interior pressure, Hurts remains a top QB, and Prescott's offense remains viable in Week 2.