Thursday Night Football features a clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT, available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
As the Cowboys and Giants face off in Week 4, the matchup is set against a backdrop of rivalry. The Cowboys have held a dominant position in the NFC East during much of Dak Prescott’s tenure, while the Giants have struggled to keep pace. Fantasy football enthusiasts will have plenty to consider as we analyze the key players in this matchup.
CeeDee Lamb, often regarded as a top pick in fantasy drafts, has experienced challenges early in the season, ranking as WR19. In contrast, Giants receiver Malik Nabers has emerged as the WR1 across all of fantasy football, defying expectations. Nabers leads the league in targets, thanks to an emphasis by the Giants to involve him heavily, while Lamb’s limited target share of just 24 through three weeks reflects a struggle to find his rhythm.
Dallas enters this game looking to bounce back after a frustrating loss to the Ravens in Week 3, where Lamb’s performance fell short of expectations. For the Cowboys to secure a victory, they may need to prioritize getting Lamb more involved in the offense, similar to how the Giants leverage Nabers.
Meanwhile, the running back situation for the Cowboys has drawn some criticism, as the team opted to go with Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott rather than pursuing big-name options like Derrick Henry. Dowdle has begun to show promise, recently out-carrying Elliott and contributing effectively in the passing game. If he continues to take a larger share of the workload, Dowdle’s role could elevate him from a fringe player to a reliable RB2.
For the Giants, Devin Singletary has quietly produced significant numbers and has scored touchdowns in consecutive games. As the team’s rushing offense looks to control the pace of the game and limit the Cowboys’ opportunities, keeping Singletary involved could be crucial. With Dallas struggling against the run, Singletary may well have a chance to find the end zone again.
As both teams prepare for this anticipated match, fantasy players should keep a close eye on the performances of Lamb, Dowdle, and Singletary, as each player could greatly impact the game’s outcome and fantasy lineups.