Week 2 centers on a noon Sunday clash as Dallas hosts New York, a game that could define early-season fantasy values. After Week 1’s rust and a Thursday win by Green Bay, the Cowboys face a Giants squad led by Russell Wilson, with roster moves and injuries shaping who steps up. Watch the injury reports and how Dallas’ young pass rush and Giants’ pass protection fare in a potential fantasy swing game.

Fantasy managers should monitor Bland’s status and Giants’ offensive-line readiness, plus Cam Skattebo’s workload for New York. Eberflus’ comments about slowing explosive passes add a tactical layer to the game, hinting at snap distribution shifts and scoring opportunities in a Dallas home tilt.

Confidence in the Commanders’ direction stays high after Week 2, even with an offense that looked rusty and a defense that bent to Green Bay. Reacts shows 98% backing the plan as fans brace for a marathon season. Week 3 offers a home environment, a nine-day rest, and a chance to reset amid a murky NFC East picture that could shift with Sunday outcomes.

The schedule remains demanding: Raiders on a short week, Eagles and Rams on the horizon, and a division race that could swing from top to middle quickly. Injuries and coaching decisions loom large; the path to a meaningful season hinges on cleaner offense and sharper play-calling, not panic.

The Cowboys locked in Tyler Smith through 2030 with a four-year, $96 million extension, including $80 million guaranteed—the richest ever for a guard. Smith, 24, anchors Dallas’ young OL core as they reshaped the roster with four long-term deals, including Ferguson, Bland, and Luepke. Dallas also reshuffled with a trade that sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark, creating cap space and preserving a payroll that now leans on Smith as a cornerstone while eyeing more extensions like Aubrey, Pickens, and Williams.