Jaxson Dart leads the Giants on the road in Week 4 against the Saints after a 21-18 upset of the Chargers, but the win comes with a complication: Malik Nabors is out for the season with a knee injury, forcing New York to lean more on the ground game and Dart’s mobility. Odds show New Orleans as a slight favorite at home with a 40.5-point total, while the focused game plan tilts toward a run-heavy approach in New York’s attack.

New Orleans stumbled to 0-4 but kept it close with Buffalo, suggesting a resilient defense and a capable balance when not overwhelmed by pace. The Giants’ rookie QB duel with Spencer Rattler in the Caesars Superdome shapes up as a test of improvisation and scheme, with bookmakers nudging toward the Saints. Fantasy angles hinge on depth-chart adjustments for Nabors’ absence and the Giants’ reliance on Dart’s legs and their backfield.

New York Giants lean on James Hudson III at left tackle as Andrew Thomas remains inactive, with Thomas eyeing a return next week against Kansas City. Rookie Darius Alexander sees action and Elijah Garcia is elevated from the practice squad, while Rakeem Nunez-Roches sits. Xavier Gipson and Wan'Dale Robinson are limited by injuries, and Jameis Winston is listed as emergency QB.

Cowboys will miss DaRon Bland, shaping a game that could hinge on depth and special teams. Devin Singletary looks poised to handle kickoff returns if Gipson remains out. The Giants navigate a patchwork O-line and defensive depth while preparing for a challenging Week 3 date with the Chiefs.

Giants bolster the defense by elevating Elijah Garcia and Swayze Bozeman from the practice squad to help the front seven and special teams as injuries tighten the depth chart. With Rakeem Nunez-Roches doubtful and Micah McFadden on IR, New York pivots to veteran-ready depth behind the line and at inside linebacker while cap space remains tight.

Coming off a 21-6 loss to Washington, the Giants travel to Arlington for a Sunday matchup with Dallas at 1:05 p.m., where the new depth will be tested and future roster moves could hinge on any cap relief. The move signals a practical, depth-first approach as they chase a stronger division start.

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.