Dallas locked in DaRon Bland and Tyler Smith with four-year, high-dollar extensions, anchoring the defense and the offensive line for years to come. The move signals a long-term plan in Arlington as the Cowboys pursue stability and upside together. Jerry Jones also floated kicker Brandon Aubrey as a future extension candidate after a Week 2 heroics against the Giants, laying the groundwork for a premium special-teams core.

Aubrey’s leg is a rare weapon: six for six this season, 90.1% career accuracy, and 27 of 30 from 50+ yards. The combination of elite depth, reliable kick distance, and a confident locker room could lift Dallas’ scoring floor and give fantasy managers a durable week-to-week asset. The blueprint remains simple: keep the core together, maximize long-range impact, and build a roster that sustains success in Arlington.

Dallas’ Week 2 win over New York underscored the value of a confident kicking game and a strengthened defense, with Bland at corner and Smith stabilizing the interior. The plan emphasizes continuity through the decade, positioning the Cowboys to contend while providing fantasy rosters with steadier, higher-floor contributors on both sides of the ball. The result: a franchise betting on a durable, high-ceiling core.

In short, Dallas is betting on longevity: premium contracts for a corner, a guard, and a kicker-in-waiting, all designed to keep the Cowboys competitive well into the 2030s. That continuity matters for real success and for fantasy managers chasing consistent Week-to-week points.

Cooper Beebe's high ankle sprain sidelines the Cowboys' starting center for 6-8 weeks, thrusting Brock Hoffman into the lineup and leaving Dallas with a shaken interior. Beebe's absence could curb the Cowboys' run game and threaten pocket efficiency as Hoffman ramps up to speed behind an already unsettled guard duo.

Beebe thrived as a rookie starter, and his early-season 70.4 grading pace and 71.7 run grade underscored his value. With Beebe out, Tyler Smith and rookie Tyler Booker carry more responsibility, and Hoffman’s quick acclimation will determine Dallas's short-term ceiling. Fantasy managers should monitor Hoffman reps and weekly game plans.

Dallas rode Aubrey's two clutch field goals to beat the Giants, proving they can finish when it matters. Dak Prescott piled up 361 yards, two TDs, and added a crucial late run, sharpening fantasy projections for the weeks ahead.

George Pickens showed leadership and impact, while Jadeveon Clowney's addition gives Dallas veteran edge. Brian Schottenheimer's locker-room culture is paying dividends as Dallas navigates depth and health.