Dallas and Philadelphia waged a back-and-forth opener in a high-octane battle that included a lightning delay and a pre-snap incident that defined the night: Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting toward Dak Prescott’s sideline. Prescott’s involvement in the early exchange kept fantasy watchers sharp on weapon usage and game flow. The stoppage paused momentum, but the duel underscored how Week 1 narratives—rookie spotlight, coaching rotations, and edge pressure—can swing fantasy value in real time.

Mazi Smith’s healthy-scratch chatter added another layer to Dallas’ Week 1 intrigue, coloring IDP and roster-move decisions. Carter’s ejection and the ensuing adjustments offer a lens into how Philly may patch interior pressure, while Prescott’s performance gave the Cowboys a path to heavy air-game utilization as the season unfolds.