Kirk Cousins leaves Minnesota for Atlanta on a four-year, 180 million deal, citing a lack of long-term commitment in Minnesota. Atlanta signs him to stabilize the room before drafting Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 in 2024, which creates a high-pressure intro for Cousins. The Vikings pivot with J. J. McCarthy as the future starter, while Penix’s presence reshapes Atlanta’s offense and fantasy landscape for 2025.

Week 2 pits the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington after a pair of 0-1 openers. The Giants bring a refreshed roster with new pieces, while Dallas aims to extend its recent series dominance. The piece maps out how to watch—FOX in local markets, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV, and FOX One—along with kickoff times, the full NFL slate, and fantasy-relevant notes on new roles and streaming options.

Talib says a defensive blueprint against Washington exists and will be sharpened after offseason study, with the Packers’ three-quarter clampdown cited as a blueprint-like moment. Dez Bryant counters, blaming Washington’s conservative, poorly executed game plan rather than a universal scheme. The clash underscores how defenses adjust in the offseason and what that could mean for Commanders fantasy assets as coaches tinker with the offense.

Ekeler's season-ending Achilles tear triggers a Washington backfield shakeup. Chris Rodriguez is expected to be activated, with Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols joining him for Week 3 against the Raiders. Donovan Edwards remains on the practice squad as a potential late-season spark. Lawrence Cager adds TE depth after John Bates’ groin injury, while Mitch Wishnowsky is cut and Cager re-signed. Deatrich Wise’s season-ending injury heightens Washington’s need for edge help, sparking talk of outside signings like Preston Smith, Jadeveon Clowney, or Yannick Ngakoue. Fantasy angles shift from the league’s top options to a crowded variable Commanders backfield and an unsettled defensive front.