2 Cowboys to buy, 2 to sell vs. Giants: Prescott, Williams expected to help; Overshown and RT spot are concerns

# Game context Giants. This is a divisional matchup that both teams view as important for early momentum. The Cowboys bring an offense with continuity at quarterback and a backfield player who has historically moved well versus this opponent. Their defense includes younger linebackers still proving themselves in space.

# Players to buy

Dak Prescott — quarterback

Prescott's history against the Giants is the primary reason he's a buy for this game. In 17 career games versus New York he has a 101.5 passer rating, 4,346 yards, 31 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, and he is 14-3 against the Giants. Those numbers and his consistency in this matchup suggest he will continue to be a reliable producer and a good focal point for the Cowboys' offense.

Javonte Williams — running back

Williams has an efficiency edge in this matchup. The Giants ranked near the bottom against the run last season, and Williams averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 18 attempts against them last year. New York also lost interior presence when DT Dexter Lawrence moved on. Expect the Cowboys to lean on Williams to attack a front that has shown weaknesses and give Prescott manageable down-and-distance situations.

# Players to sell

DeMarvion Overshown — inside linebacker

Right tackle position (Terence Steele) — offensive tackle

# What this means for game planning

• Offense: Expect game plans that use Williams frequently to exploit run defense weaknesses and create manageable passing situations for Prescott. Giving Prescott quick reads and designed run-support will help neutralize pressure if the right tackle spot underperforms.
• Defense: Coaching and coaching staff must consider matchups that limit linebackers' exposure in space. More rotation or schematic help for Overshown could be necessary if the Giants use motion, scrambles or multiple tight ends to stretch the middle.

# Bottom line Dak Prescott and Javonte Williams have matchup-driven reasons to succeed against the Giants. The bigger risks come on defense at linebacker, where coverage in space remains a question, and on the offensive line at right tackle, where pass protection could be a weak link. How the Cowboys allocate snaps, protections and play calls around those vulnerabilities will shape whether they control this divisional opener.