The Dallas Cowboys will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Dak Prescott.
Is Dak Prescott Playing in Week 1?
Prescott is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Dak Prescott in Week 1?
All reports indicate that the hamstring surgery is in the rearview and that Dak Prescott is as healthy as possible.
The days of rushing production seem to be in the rearview as the veteran enters his age-32 season, which caps his ceiling. However, the passing volume grades out as strong, if not elite, and that should allow for a handful of big performances this season.
Does it come in this spot against the reigning Super Bowl champions?
Probably not. He’s welcoming in a new WR2 (long-term, a great thing, but there’s a learning curve to expect), still operating without a reliable running game, and facing a defense that allowed 10.4% fewer yards per pass than any other unit in the league a year ago.
If you need to talk yourself into it, there’s the fact that Prescott has averaged 18.1 PPG over his last nine when throwing 25+ passes as an underdog of more than three points.
That’s one too many hoops for me to jump through to consider Prescott a real option this week (the Giants and Bears are coming in Weeks 2-3, making for interesting conversations when we get there).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Dak Prescott’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Prescott is projected to score 14.5 points in PPR formats. This includes 197.4 passing yards and 1.5 passing touchdowns. It also includes 8.7 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Eagles
The weather forecast for the Cowboys vs. Eagles matchup calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow south at 10 MPH with a 0% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
