NFL Week 1: Injury updates impact Giants, Cowboys, and fantasy outlooks

As the NFL season approaches, several key players and teams are facing injury concerns and roster changes. In the matchup between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys, the Cowboys will be without offensive lineman Tyler Smith, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury. The Giants are monitoring wide receiver Malik Nabers, who is recovering from a torn ACL. While Nabers has been a full participant in practice, he has expressed caution regarding his long-term health and the potential for a pitch count during the season opener.

Other notable NFL news includes the status of various players for Week 1 fantasy football considerations. DK Metcalf appears healthy for the Pittsburgh Steelers' opener against the Atlanta Falcons, despite previous preseason injury reports. Additionally, the 49ers and Rams are scheduled for an unprecedented regular-season matchup in Australia. In college football, the Oregon Ducks are preparing for a non-conference matchup against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium.

In the fantasy football landscape, players like Colston Loveland and Emeka Egbuka are highlighted as potential touchdown scorers, while Brock Bowers has been ruled out for Week 1.