Jadeveon Clowney joins Dallas amid an unsettled edge room, ready to play versus Chicago after no offseason or preseason. Snap count will be coach’s call, but his presence raises the Cowboys’ run defense and edge pressure, especially with Parsons traded to Green Bay.

Dallas stacks options with Fowler, Williams, Ezeiruaku, Kneeland and Houston, giving Schottenheimer flexibility to mix veteran savvy with youth. Fantasy managers should monitor rotation and opportunistic downs, as Clowney’s impact could come in bursts and situational pressure rather than heavy early snaps.

Isaac Teslaa is Detroit’s budding fantasy sleeper. After two weeks he’s logged one catch per game, but each grab stands out: a one-handed TD vs Green Bay and a momentum-swinging deep ball before halftime against Chicago. Dan Campbell’s praise and a draft-day bet on Teslaa signal a larger role ahead, as Amon-Ra St. Brown commands attention and opens opportunities for the rookie in Detroit’s gritty offense.

The Lions drafted Teslaa for size-speed (6‑4, 211; 4.43 in the 40) and contested-catch ability, then leaned into a multi-pick swap to land him. With Missouri pedigree (69 receptions, 1,142 yards, 12 TD in final college season), Teslaa projects as a dynamic outside option who can stretch defenses and win tough catches. Expect a slow burn, but a patient fantasy manager could be rewarded as snaps rise.

Dallas’s Week 2 drama centers on a beleaguered secondary with DaRon Bland sidelined, likely pushing the Cowboys to allow the most receiving yards again and elevating risk for fantasy managers in Week 3. Russell Wilson blistered Dallas for 450 passing yards before New York sealed the OT win, highlighting the ceiling for high-volume pass attacks. Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson torched the coverage, Rome Odunze flashed with 128 yards and two scores, while Trevon Diggs and Kaiir Elam struggled. Bland’s return timing will dictate Week 3 and Week 4 fantasy impact against Chicago and Green Bay.

Week 2 rewarded fantasy managers with a surge of high-scoring performances, including six players topping 30 PPR points. The big caveat is the sustained absence of Joe Burrow, which reshapes the Cincinnati offense and creates streaming opportunities for Browning, Stafford, Jones, and Mac Jones. Early Week 3 looks favorable for Bengals replacements, Rams passers, and Colts play-callers, while several running backs and wideouts—Tuten, Allgeier, Doubs, Ayomanor, Hopkins—emerge as viable fills. Tight ends Juwan Johnson and Zach Ertz remain steady, and streaming defenses like the Packers, Colts, and Chiefs offer upside depending on Week 3 matchups.