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NYG at DAL — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 17 of the 2026 NFL season.

NYG
NYG · Away
@
DAL
DAL · Home
Sunday, January 3, 2027
1:00 PM EST

Fantasy Targets by Team

NYG Targets
Jaxson Dart QB · NYG
Opp allows 20.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
20.5
avg pts (12g)
Jameis Winston QB · NYG
Opp allows 20.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
18.8
avg pts (10g)
Malik Nabers WR · NYG
Opp allows 9.8 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
17.4
avg pts (19g)
Cam Skattebo RB · NYG
Opp allows 10.1 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
16
avg pts (8g)
Tyrone Tracy RB · NYG
Opp allows 10.1 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
11.4
avg pts (30g)
DAL Targets
Dak Prescott QB · DAL
Opp allows 15.7 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
18.7
avg pts (24g)
CeeDee Lamb WR · DAL
Opp allows 9.5 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
16.6
avg pts (28g)
George Pickens WR · DAL
Opp allows 9.5 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
14.7
avg pts (31g)
Javonte Williams RB · DAL
Opp allows 11.4 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
12.1
avg pts (33g)
Joe Milton QB · DAL
Opp allows 15.7 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
10.6
avg pts (3g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

NYG

No active signals

DAL
high Kyrie Irving injury update
The Mavericks are 19-35 and pivoting towards a rebuild, so this news is not a big surprise. By waiting until the 2026-27…
high Dereck Lively II injury update
Lively remains in early rehab stages from December right foot surgery with uncertain training camp participation. His st…
high Kyrie Irving return from injury
Irving will miss the entire 2025-26 season recovering from torn ACL, returning in 2026-27. His absence significantly imp…
medium P.J. Washington role reduction
Washington's role at risk with Morez Johnson and Lawal draft additions. Durability concerns (56 games in 2025-26) compou…
medium Cooper Flagg role reduction
Flagg faces potential usage downtick when Kyrie Irving returns in 2026-27, though improved spacing from Irving could inc…
medium Santi Aldama return from injury
Aldama joins Dallas after right knee arthroscopic surgery in March. He'll compete for frontcourt minutes with Johnson an…

Defense vs Position Matchup

NYG defense — pts allowed
QB 15.7 avg pts
RB 11.4 avg pts
WR 9.5 avg pts
TE 5.8 avg pts
DAL defense — pts allowed
QB 20.4 avg pts
RB 10.1 avg pts
WR 9.8 avg pts
TE 6.7 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the NYG vs DAL game?
Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Jaxson Dart and Dak Prescott. See the full target list and injury updates above.
Is this a good DFS game for Week 17?
Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.
What is the fantasy matchup outlook for NYG players this week?
DAL defense allows 10.1 pts/game to RBs and 9.8 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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