Tyler Guyton used an offseason After Action Report to overhaul his rookie season, adopting diet changes (salmon over fast food) and a new hour-long stretching routine that improved mobility and technique. He didn’t allow a sack in Dallas’ Week 1 loss to Philadelphia, though five pressures showed up, mitigated by Dak Prescott’s quick release. The Cowboys and coach Brian Schottenheimer praise his maturation, signaling a potential stable left tackle path with fantasy upside if health and technique hold.

Early confidence came from a run-friendly script behind Guyton, plus Tyron Smith’s mentoring on punching through defenders. If this trajectory continues, Dak’s pocket time could rise, boosting Dallas’ passing efficiency and the run game’s tempo. Fantasy managers should monitor Guyton’s snap rate and technique retention as the season unfolds, since a steady blind side often unlocks both QB floor and receiver opportunities.

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.

Calvin Austin III could be the Steelers’ steadying force with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, especially after Rodgers publicly praised his downfield burst and toughness. Week 1 offers a favorable slot matchup against the Jets, who struggled with slot coverage last season. Xavier Legette must beat Tetairoa McMillan and others for targets in Carolina, where McMillan is expected to become the primary pass catcher. Legette’s 2024 efficiency issues and the Panthers’ draft adds set a competitive stage for Week 1.

In fantasy terms, Calvin Austin III carries upside as Rodgers’ quick-to-mid range target and a potential Week 1 receptions prop bet. Legette represents a low-floor, high-variance option for deeper rosters as McMillan steps in. PFF+ provides a fresh suite of tools, including prop data, to help frame lineup decisions and week-by-week bets as the new-look offenses debut in Week 1 against Carolina and New York.

Overall, the Week 1 landscape centers on Austin’s early trust with Rodgers, Legette’s battle for targets, and how Carolina’s shakeup influences its passing game. The betting props highlight Austin’s receptions and Legette’s yardage as two crisp angles for fantasy and sportsbook players entering kickoff weekend.

Okoronkwo has surged ahead of Powell-Ryland for a spot on the Eagles’ edge, elevating Philadelphia’s veteran presence on a depth chart that could carry five or six rushers. Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, and Patrick Johnson round out the top five, with Okoronkwo driving pressure in the Jets game and Powell-Ryland facing a likely practice-squad path. Howie Roseman’s mix of youth and veteran upside gives the defense a flexible, high-ceiling pass-rush plan as the 53-man roster debates unfold.

Rosters aside, fantasy players should watch how the rotation settles. Okoronkwo’s proven hit-rate offers steady sack potential, while Powell-Ryland’s lack of standout camp play points to a later start. The Eagles’ early-season edge pressure could hinge on Okoronkwo’s consistency and the ability of Smith and Hunt to absorb reduced snaps if the five-man group holds, with Uche’s injury detail swelling the intrigue.