Giants Week 1 aerial attack sputtered despite a fresh quarterback room led by Russell Wilson. They failed to convert red-zone chances, kicking only two field goals and avoiding a shutout after a tough start. Wilson’s timing and reads looked off as protection struggled, signaling a need for clearer play design and faster decisions. PFF’s separation chart showed nine Giants with a shot at separation, but overall consistency remained elusive.

Nabers topped the targets with five grabs for 71 yards, yet his separation rate was a modest 35.29% on 17 routes. Robinson and Johnson posted better separation, though not by much, underscoring the need for sharper timing and cleaner routes as the Giants head to Dallas. The Week 2 clash will test Daboll’s adjustments and the offense’s ability to tap into its weapons in a hostile environment.

Week 2 in the NFC East centers on Giants-Cowboys, with New York hoping to rebound from a Week 1 drubbing and Dallas aiming to keep momentum rolling. Six NFL writers lay out picks that lean Cowboys, citing Dak Prescott’s success against the Giants and Dallas’ defense, while warning the Giants must stabilize the line and find a path to points. The quarterback question for New York stays front and center, but the contrast in rosters and schemes makes this a pivotal test for both teams’ early-season trajectories.

Week 2 centers on a noon Sunday clash as Dallas hosts New York, a game that could define early-season fantasy values. After Week 1’s rust and a Thursday win by Green Bay, the Cowboys face a Giants squad led by Russell Wilson, with roster moves and injuries shaping who steps up. Watch the injury reports and how Dallas’ young pass rush and Giants’ pass protection fare in a potential fantasy swing game.

Fantasy managers should monitor Bland’s status and Giants’ offensive-line readiness, plus Cam Skattebo’s workload for New York. Eberflus’ comments about slowing explosive passes add a tactical layer to the game, hinting at snap distribution shifts and scoring opportunities in a Dallas home tilt.

Confidence in the Commanders’ direction stays high after Week 2, even with an offense that looked rusty and a defense that bent to Green Bay. Reacts shows 98% backing the plan as fans brace for a marathon season. Week 3 offers a home environment, a nine-day rest, and a chance to reset amid a murky NFC East picture that could shift with Sunday outcomes.

The schedule remains demanding: Raiders on a short week, Eagles and Rams on the horizon, and a division race that could swing from top to middle quickly. Injuries and coaching decisions loom large; the path to a meaningful season hinges on cleaner offense and sharper play-calling, not panic.