Giants development plan for Darius Alexander takes center stage as Week 2 against Dallas nears. Andre Patterson stresses patience and growth, even as Week 1 run- defense woes intensify pressure on the coaching staff to fix the middle. Alexander could dress but not play much behind Lawrence, Robertson-Harris, Davidson, and Garcia, while Lamb seeks revenge on Dru Phillips in a must-win Cowboys-Giants showdown that will shape fantasy value on both sides.

In Dallas, Lamb’s comments add edge to an already high-stakes matchup, while Washington’s early-season stumble underscores the NFC East’s volatility. For fantasy managers, this week is about monitoring whether the rookie’s delay pays off and whether the Cowboys’ offense can exploit any Giants gaps.

DaRon Bland's stint on the shelf tests Dallas's secondary, coming as Week 2 pits the Cowboys against Malik Nabers. Week 1’s shutdown of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith showed the unit's ceiling, but depth is now under the microscope. Dallas elevates Zion Childress and Robert Rochell and brings Ryan Flournoy back, signaling a rotation-heavy approach. Expect Nabers to draw a primary ghost of targets, while the revamped depth will shape DFS and fantasy lineups.