Week 2 preview centers on the Cowboys’ home opener against the Giants after a rough Week 1. Perrion Winfrey landed on injured reserve, clouding the Cowboys’ interior rotation and nudging rookies and veterans into bigger roles up front. Micah Parsons called his six-month spell in flux “super toxic,” signaling ongoing drama around the Cowboys and their player movement. Dallas still flashed offensive talent in spots like Javonte Williams and Kenny Clark as they pivot toward a tougher divisional test, while Dak Prescott’s status remains a talking point after the week’s spitting incident. The storyline extends beyond the field, touching TV ratings, new stadium menu items, and a social media buzz around Post Malone. Fantasy managers should watch how the Cowboys stabilize their defensive line and how the offense adjusts without Winfrey, while Giants intrigue grows with QB questions and potential matchup advantages.

Dallas placed Perrion Winfrey on injured reserve with a back issue. He hasn’t practiced since Aug. 31 and was helped off the field, a setback that opens a roster spot and shifts interior responsibilities. IR rules impose a four-week minimum offline, plus a 21-day practice window to rejoin the active roster, with eight total IR returns allowed and a cap of two activations per player in the season.

Winfrey’s absence could accelerate Mazi Smith’s return to the lineup, as Smith was inactive for the opener. Winfrey’s backstory—Cleveland’s 2022 fourth-rounder, a stint with the Birmingham Stallions before the Cowboys signed him—embodies the season-long roster shuffle. The development underscores depth-chart churn and the human side of NFL cutdowns, highlighted by a poignant team-wide moment as Schottenheimer and McClay celebrated the roster choice.

The development tightens interior rotation for Dallas and tests depth as Winfrey’s return timeline remains fluid. Smith’s status adds another variable to the defensive front, making Week 2 and beyond a test of Dallas’s adaptability and roster resilience.

Jalen Ramsey's big hit on Justin Fields set a tense tone as the Steelers and Jets clashed near halftime, drawing a 15-yard penalty for a flop and triggering a pair of on-field skirmishes. The exchange highlighted the heat between the teams and offered a glimpse into how a physical, emotion-driven game could ripple into fantasy angles—while Ramsey's coverage and Jets' reaction could influence next-week plans for surrounding players.

Garrett Wilson and Isaiah Davis were part of the flare-up chatter, underscoring the importance of how Pittsburgh's defense and New York's offense adjust after a charged moment. In fantasy terms, teams may lean into safer targets or bite into riskier, high-variance plays depending on how the post-brawl narratives shape coaching decisions and player usage in upcoming games.

Xavier Worthy’s dislocated shoulder leaves Kansas City thin at WR early, lifting Rashee Rice into a larger role while rookie Jalen Royals knees in Week 1. Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and others step up as the Chiefs weigh veteran options like Beckham or Woods in a reshaped WR corps. If surgery threatens Worthy’s season, Brown and Rice become top fantasy plays with held-back upside depending on signings and brace-assisted returns.

Week 1 target chaos and injury risk put a premium on Brown’s involvement and Rice’s upside in a shorter window. Chiefs fans and fantasy managers should monitor MRI results, brace feasibility, and any veteran addition, which could dramatically shift weekly floor and ceiling for the Chiefs’ pass catchers.