Nabers stole the show in a 40-37 overtime loss to Dallas, snagging two long TDs from Wilson and accounting for 167 of NYG's 450 passing yards as the blue offense finally showed pop.

Brandon Aubrey answered Dallas' drives with 64- and 46-yard FGs, while NYG's eight early penalties and red-zone stalls capped a day of high variance. The Giants head toward a primetime date with Kansas City as Wilson and Nabers attempt to sustain the rhythm.

Behind the QB chatter, Nabers' breakout frames a fantasy-friendly path for NYG—if the penalties fade, the duo could carry the offense through a tough schedule.

Week 3’s fantasy defense slate centers on streaming value and clear starts, led by Green Bay, Seattle, Buffalo, and Indianapolis in Tier 1 with favorable matchups and strong pressure outputs. Expect continued sack-heavy games from these units, plus solid floor from the Falcons, Buccaneers, and Chiefs. Tier 2 adds Vikings, Texans, and Cardinals in matchups that carry swing potential if pass rush and turnover luck align. Tier 3 brings Commanders, Steelers, and Eagles in sturdy, mix-and-match starts. Tier 4-6 caution managers to seek safer streams or deeper-league plays and exploit waiver opportunities.

Key Week 3 takeaways: target defenses with high sack rates and favorable implied game scripts, especially when facing rookie QBs or O-lines with documented struggles. Watch injury reports and quarterback status closely, as even small changes can swing a D/ST’s Week 3 upside. This guide emphasizes tiered rankings, waiver adds, and start/sit decisions to help fantasy managers optimize lineups and shave points off potential losses.

Dallas rallied to a 40-37 overtime win over the Giants in Week 2, with Brandon Aubrey drilling a 64-yard game-tying boot in regulation and a 46-yard winner in OT. The comeback could spark a culture lift and momentum early in the season.

The win, Marked by Brian Schottenheimer’s first head-coaching triumph, sets up a Week 3 trip to Chicago. NFL Films’ Mic'd Up reel captures the clash, hinting at a more cohesive Cowboys attack and a fantasy-friendly kick game that could carry into the Bears test.

Porter Ellett, Reid’s trusted aide, shares a steakhouse moment on Jimmer Fredette’s podcast that reveals Reid’s warmth and leadership. The episode shows Reid inviting Ellett to dine with NFL titans, then quietly supporting him—cutting his plate and offering his own steak. A glimpse into Chiefs culture that signals stability for fantasy managers tracking late-season cohesion and special-teams reliability.

That care translates into roster confidence and a coaching style that values inclusion, which could influence Chiefs’ performance and fantasy upside in key spots, especially in the return game and coverage units as the season progresses.