Carter's post-kick dust-up with Prescott, including spitting, could trigger discipline harsher than typical due to league emphasis on game integrity. Ejected, Carter faces a Monday ruling that could sideline him for Week 2 against Kansas City, forcing Philadelphia to lean on interior rotations. Ojomo and Davis stepped up, while Ty Robinson could debut if Carter sits. The outcome hinges on the league's zero-tolerance stance emphasized by Vincent at the owners meetings.

The scene compounds the Eagles' immediate depth concerns but underlines how conduct rules shape on-field risk, fantasy projections, and Week 2 planning as the league signals clear penalties for violative acts that harm the game.

Za'Darius Smith signs with the Eagles, adding veteran edge depth as Philly rebuilds after Sweat left and Graham retired. The plan pairs him with Joshua Uche, Azeez Ojulari and Ogbo Okoronkwo on one-year deals while rookie flare like Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith figure into the rotation. VanSumeren’s IR opens a roster spot. Smith’s 69 sacks across 140 games and 3 Pro Bowls, plus a 13.5-sack season with Green Bay in 2019, give fantasy managers reason to watch the edge group closely this season.

His return to the NFL at 33 brings upside and risk in equal measure. If Smith stays healthy and commands attention, the rest of Philly’s rushers could benefit, boosting sack potential for Uche, Ojulari and Okoronkwo. Rotation clarity will drive weekly value, but the overall upgrade to the Eagles’ rush aims to lift sack totals and create favorable fantasy matchups for multiple linemen.

Eagles open the 2025 season with a 24-20 win over Dallas, but the celebration is tempered by a season-ending injury to Ben VanSumeren on the opening kickoff. VanSumeren lands on IR, while Za'Darius Smith lands in Philadelphia on a one-year deal to rush the passer, signaling a sharpened defense for the reigning champs. Fantasy angles center on how the defensive front steadies itself and how special-teams depth shifts with the roster move.

Dallas nearly toppled Philadelphia in Week 1, but injuries and a stingy defense limited the upset. Dak Prescott moved the chains, and CeeDee Lamb produced 110 yards on seven catches, even with a shadowing by Adoree’ Jackson and a conservative target count. The run game found rhythm behind a refreshed O-line, with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders providing punch, while VanSumeren left the Eagles without their fullback late. The schedule ahead is brutal, so Dallas will need Prescott and Lamb to stay humming and the front to sustain the push.