# Rich Hribar: In his Week 1 Cowboys-Giants worksheet, Hribar sets fantasy roles for the key players: Prescott as a QB1, Dart as an upside QB2, Javonte Williams as a trusted back, Skattebo as an RB2, Lamb as a WR1, Pickens as a WR2, Nabers as a volatile WR2/WR3, and depth-chart placements for the Giants' and Cowboys' receivers and tight ends. He also predicts the Dallas defense will be much improved in 2026.

**Claimed:** Sep 9, 2026
**Pundit:** Rich Hribar — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/rich-hribar
**Outlet:** Sharp Football Analysis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sharp-football-analysis
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/fantasy/cowboys-giants-week-1-fantasy-football-preview-nfl-worksheet-rich-hribar-2026/

14 checkable claims — 9 positional finishes, 4 depth chart calls and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

Of the 11 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 6 and below it on 5.

> The question is how fast things can gel for Dallas this season, but I believe this unit will be much better in 2026.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Malik Nabers to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik Nabers, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Dak Prescott to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jaxson Dart to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jaxson Dart, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Cam Skattebo to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Cam Skattebo, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **CeeDee Lamb to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **George Pickens to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jake Ferguson to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Cam Skattebo, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Isaiah Likely, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Javonte Williams to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malachi Fields to finish top 48 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Malachi Fields, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malachi Fields to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malachi Fields, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Ryan Flournoy to be 3rd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Ryan Flournoy, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malik Nabers to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Malik Nabers, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Malik Nabers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/malik-nabers
- New York Giants — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/giants
- Dak Prescott — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dak-prescott
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- Jaxson Dart — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaxson-dart
- Cam Skattebo — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cam-skattebo
- CeeDee Lamb — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb
- George Pickens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/george-pickens
- Jake Ferguson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jake-ferguson
- Isaiah Likely — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/isaiah-likely
- Javonte Williams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/javonte-williams
- Malachi Fields — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/malachi-fields
- Ryan Flournoy — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ryan-flournoy

## What others said about the same people

- Mike Moraitis on DaRon Bland: Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/66b5ed7b-41bd-4f67-9b4d-16eae4675e67 (scored 100)
- Chad Millman on New York Giants: Chad Millman said he had taken money-line positions on several Week 1 underdogs — the Texans outright over the Bills, the Giants outright over Dallas (in a money-line underdog parlay), and Miami outright at Las Vegas — and that the show's survivor pick was the Steelers to win. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bd767876-d060-44de-aa5a-3fc87ff4e749 (scored 100)
- Garrett Podell on Dallas Cowboys: Previewing the Week 1 'Sunday Night Football' game, the piece picks Dallas to beat New York comfortably, arguing Prescott, Lamb and Pickens will exploit the Giants' cornerbacks while the Cowboys' defense contains Jaxson Dart. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/994d94d2-7aa5-4911-8404-9efbdfc22a46 (scored 35.71)
- Simon Hunter on New York Giants: Hunter picked Houston and the Giants as underdog money line plays, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Detroit as favorites, and used Pittsburgh plus the Chargers as his survivor picks for week one. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/5ac46502-b65b-469b-befc-16fbc672b011 (scored 100)
- Chad Millman on New York Giants: Millman backed several week one sides outright: Miami to beat the Raiders straight up, the Jets over the Titans, an underdog money line parlay of Houston and the Giants, and a favorites money line parlay of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Detroit. He also stands by his preseason take that Drake Maye is a top-five NFL quarterback. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/de991e27-ec15-4c6e-ad88-b55bdaea8665 (scored 100)
- Chris Broussard on Dallas Cowboys: Broussard took Tampa Bay over Cincinnati as his upset alert, predicted a 34-17 Cowboys win over the Giants, and had picked Dak Prescott as MVP. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/51e94822-1a3d-4d9a-bf30-f6cb6df22819 (scored 28.57)

## More positional finishes

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Chris Brockman on Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Brockman argued Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already the best receiver in the NFL and deserves to be the highest paid, called his shot that three quarterbacks (Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck) go in the first round with Mendoza first overall, and suggested New England is headed for a 7-10 season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c47d130c-5598-4cd0-b546-1121046b9166 (scored 100)
- Ryan Tracy on Bryan Cook: Tracy argues the Chiefs should address edge rusher and defensive tackle via the draft and use free agency on running back and wide receiver; he names Brian Robinson as his target, expects Kenneth Walker III to re-sign with Seattle, thinks Nick Bolton-style veterans like Jerry Tillery, Derek Nnadi and Mike Pennel shouldn't return, believes Bryan Cook is a top-10 safety the Chiefs can't afford, and predicts a quarterback (Trinidad Chambliss) will rocket up boards so more than one QB goes in the top 10. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/18bb787c-4f93-4c95-b8c2-02daeeffe823 (scored 0)
- Pat Gustavson on Bijan Robinson: Gustafson picks the Patriots, Bills, Seahawks and Bears in the divisional round with a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, predicts Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur stay, Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, and lays out his own coaching landing spots. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/06884586-5b21-40c8-9439-e303a3e8a806 (scored 75)
- JP Acosta on Bijan Robinson: JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named his own first-team All-Pro roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 (scored 75)
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson on Christian Gonzalez: Ochocinco says Christian Gonzalez belongs in the top-five DB conversation, believes Kyler Murray will be elsewhere next year, expects Chase to get a one-game suspension, backs Sam Darnold to bounce back, and floats Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaching 2,000 receiving yards. He also reminds listeners he called the Bears and Panthers as teams to watch before the season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c6469c58-b508-48d9-b72f-fe6e0d7d4da5 (scored 0)
- Rich Eisen on Puka Nacua: Eisen defended his preseason call of the Packers reaching the Super Bowl, said the Chiefs will win the AFC West, called the Ravens the favorites in the AFC North, said the Colts are a playoff team, expected Denver to handle Cincinnati and the Giants to beat the winless Saints, and endorsed Puka Nacua as the league's best receiver. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/e0759bb3-fd2c-400d-8ee9-f77e5c5fe3e6 (scored 91.67)

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