Abdul Carter’s snap surge to 67 in Week 2 yielded five pressures but not enough finishing power as the Giants fell to Dallas in overtime. The rookie’s blitz pressure helped force a Prescott throw, yet the defense couldn’t close out drives, widening the gap in an early-season NFC East grind. With injuries piling up at linebacker, New York retooled and remains focused on maximizing Carter’s edge upside ahead of a high-profile meeting with Kansas City.

New York’s wide-ranging roster moves—signing Neville Hewitt, Curtis Jacobs, and adding Swayze Bozeman while shuffling practice squad—underscore how critical it is to unlock Carter’s peak impact. Russell Wilson’s day and Nabers’ two long strikes highlighted the urgency for a more explosive, better-matched pass rush as the Chiefs loom on Sunday Night Football, demanding sharper finishes and cohesive fronts from the defense.

Dallas outlasted New York 40-37 in overtime as Brandon Aubrey drilled a 64-yard FG to force OT and followed with a 46-yard winner. Dru Phillips anchored the Giants' defense with multiple first-down-saving tackles and a pivotal late stand, even as New York piled up 500+ yards for the first time in nearly six seasons. The loss leaves NYG 0-2 in the NFC East this year and 5-20-1 in the division since 2021, while Dallas rides a high-powered offense and reliable kicking. The Giants’ next test is a primetime date with the winless Chiefs in East Rutherford, a true gauge of their week-to-week ceiling. For fantasy, Aubrey’s leg and Phillips’ defensive juice stand out, while NYG’s aerial production hints at a workable floor if the defense tightens in future must-wins.