The Giants racked up 506 yards but couldn’t seal the deal in a wild 40-37 overtime loss to Dallas. Malik Nabers sparked NYG with two red-zone plays and big vertical catches, while Wan’Dale Robinson posted a career-best 142 receiving yards and a TD. Russell Wilson flashed efficient play before two OT miscues ended the comeback. Dallas leaned on Brandon Aubrey’s leg and Javonte Williams’ late scoring runs to snatch the win. Fantasy fallout: Nabers is the clear focal point; Robinson supplies a high ceiling, and Dallas offers reliable kicking upside in close games.

Looking ahead, Nabers and Robinson give NYG a dangerous pair at WR with big-play potential, but the Giants need a second reliable option behind Nabers. DAL’s value rests with Aubrey’s accuracy and Williams’ late-game burst; Tolbert’s motion adds versatility and Ferguson remains a mid-range playmaker in shares. Expect volatility in OT-heavy finishes, so manage rosters with matchups in mind.

Giants development plan for Darius Alexander takes center stage as Week 2 against Dallas nears. Andre Patterson stresses patience and growth, even as Week 1 run- defense woes intensify pressure on the coaching staff to fix the middle. Alexander could dress but not play much behind Lawrence, Robertson-Harris, Davidson, and Garcia, while Lamb seeks revenge on Dru Phillips in a must-win Cowboys-Giants showdown that will shape fantasy value on both sides.

In Dallas, Lamb’s comments add edge to an already high-stakes matchup, while Washington’s early-season stumble underscores the NFC East’s volatility. For fantasy managers, this week is about monitoring whether the rookie’s delay pays off and whether the Cowboys’ offense can exploit any Giants gaps.

Dru Phillips shone in Week 1 despite a Giants loss, drawing nine lockdowns on 17 snaps and flashing potential as a nickelback, even as his 52.94% lockdown rate sits outside top corners. A late third-and-2 tackle on Deebo Samuel showcased his-intensity and growth trajectory. If he cleans up two missed tackles and stays in the mix, Phillips could become a reliable slot fixture by season’s end as New York faces a tougher Week 2 test vs Lamb.

The Giants’ secondary, featuring Cor’Dale Flott and Paulson Adebo, must tighten coverage and create turnovers. Phillips’ development becomes pivotal for a defense with high expectations; Week 2 vs Dallas will reveal whether this unit can close gaps and support a run-stopped front four as they push toward an important early-season swing game.

The New York Giants and New York Jets staged the second joint practice in East Rutherford ahead of a Week 2 preseason meeting at MetLife. Malik Nabers remained sidelined, with Deonte Banks and Chris Manhertz also out; Jermaine Eluemunor was excused by personal reasons after the birth of his second child. On the bright side, Dru Phillips, Jalin Hyatt, and Evan Neal were back on the field in limited capacity. Daboll addressed injuries pre-practice, and the session delivered the expected competitive rhythm between the cross-town rivals.

Hyatt’s limited return adds a dose of upside for the Giants’ WR corps, while Nabers’ absence dampens early-season fantasy upside for New York’s aerial attack. Banks’ status keeps Giants’ corner rotation in flux, potentially elevating opponent targeting in practice settings. The Jets’ home-team dynamic looms over Saturday’s MetLife matchup, with both teams using these sessions to tune depth, rotations, and injury timelines.

Overall, the practice underscored how timely returns from Nabers, Hyatt, and Neal could tilt the Giants’ receiver mix, while the Jets monitor Eluemunor’s status and the O-line depth for early-season continuity. Fantasy players should track snap counts and target splits as these players ramp up in the weeks ahead.