Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 10th, at 4:25 PM EST
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Betting Odds: NYG +7, 52 total via Oddsshark
Network: FOX
New York Giants
Quarterback
Daniel Jones (Sit)
Daniel Jones is coming off a 402-yard passing game – the first of his career – in an overtime win against the Saints. It was impressive considering he was down Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton, and the Giants offense as a whole hadn’t done much through three games. He threw his first interception of the season, but it was on a first-half Hail Mary, so hardly a wrongdoing. That said, this game against Dallas is a major test for Jones, but I wouldn’t be inclined to start him just yet. That sentiment could change if Jones continues to limit the turnovers that have plagued him since he entered the league.
Running Backs
Saquon Barkley (Start, RB1)
Welcome back Saquon Barkley. He’s coming off a big game against New Orleans, where he rushed for 52 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown, as well as five receptions on six targets for 74 yards and a score. It was a great sight to see, and the Giants offensive line didn’t allow a sack to boot. If that protection continues, it would bode very well for Jones and Barkley in the run game. It appears Barkley is trending towards consistent production, and with a 77% snap share out of the backfield, his comfort level is increasing steadily.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Kenny Golladay (Start, WR2), Kadarius Toney (Flex worthy if Shepard/Slayton are out again), Sterling Shepard (Start if active, Flex), Darius Slayton (Sit), John Ross III (Sit), Evan Engram (Sit), Kyle Rudolph (Sit)
The Dallas defense has given up the third-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. That bodes well for the likes of Kenny Golladay, who is coming off his best game as a Giant, after catching six of seven targets for 116 yards against the Saints. However, his ceiling may be capped if Sterling Shepard returns from his hamstring injury. If he does, consider Shepard a fair Flex, as Jones is prone to targeting him often; he had 19 total through the first two games of the season. Even if Darius Slayton were to return, he’d be a sit candidate still. Kadarius Toney broke out of his shell some in New Orleans last week, albeit with Shepard and Slayton not active. He caught six of nine targets for 78 yards and was certainly the shifty runner that we saw in college at Florida. In a blast-from-the-past moment, John Ross III caught three of four targets for 77 yards and a score last week, yet holds zero fantasy relevancy.
Tight ends Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph are not on the streaming radar by any means, even with the Cowboys giving up the sixth-most points to tight ends through four weeks.
Dallas Cowboys
Quarterback
Dak Prescott (Start, QB1)
It wasn’t a high yardage game for Dak Prescott against the Panthers – completing 14 of 22 attempts for 188 yards – yet he managed to toss for four touchdowns. Dallas took down a 3-0 Carolina defense that came in exceeding expectations to start their season, and Prescott should look to continue his strong campaign against the Giants. It’s worth recognizing that he hasn’t attempted more than 30 passes since Week 1 (58), yet the Cowboys are winners of three in a row, so that’s all that matters. His 10:2 pass touchdown to interception ratio is encouraging as well; especially with Dak spreading the ball as he has.
Running Backs
Ezekiel Elliot (Start, RB1), Tony Pollard (Sit)
The Ezekiel Elliot of old came to play against the Panthers, rushing for 143 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries and had one target that he didn’t reel in. Out-carrying Tony Pollard 20-10 is a sight that all Zeke owners want to see going forward. He looked elusive and explosive at times, especially on his 47-yard take-off. Zeke is set to face a Giants defense that has allowed the 16th most fantasy points to running backs so far this season; last week they allowed Alvin Kamara to run for 120 yards on 26 carries.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Amari Cooper (Start, WR2), CeeDee Lamb (Start, WR2/WR1 upside), Dalton Schultz (Start, TE1), Blake Jarwin (Sit)
Hauling in all three of his targets against the Panthers, one for a touchdown, Amari Cooper has been a bit quiet since his explosive Week 1. Against Carolina, he briefly exited the game due to his hamstring, but returned and still led the Dallas receivers in yards (69). The target share hasn’t been there for Cooper since the opener, where he had 17 – and he’s had 12 total through the three games that followed – but he remains a viable WR2 in this offense. CeeDee Lamb wasn’t a factor in Week 4, as he had only two receptions for 13 yards on five targets, but he should be back in the fold against the Giants. Dalton Schultz found the end zone again, reeling in six of eight targets for 58 yards and the score. He’s the Dallas tight end you’ll want to roster and start this week – over Blake Jarwin – especially with Michael Gallup on IR. Schultz slides in as the third passing option for Prescott and is set to the lineup against a Giants defense that has given up the fifth-most fantasy points to the position to date.
-Matthew Cava (@cavaM_ Twitter & Reddit)