Dallas Cowboys face New York Giants in NFL season opener this Sunday

The Dallas Cowboys open their 2026 NFL season this Sunday against the New York Giants. This matchup marks the eighth time in 15 years the two franchises have met to kick off the regular season, with Dallas holding a 6-1 advantage in those specific openers. Dak Prescott enters the contest with a career record of 14-2 against the Giants, having thrown 31 touchdowns against nine interceptions in his appearances against them. Conversely, the Giants face uncertainty regarding the availability and workload of wide receiver Malik Nabers, who is returning from a season-ending ACL injury. The New York secondary remains a focal point for improvement under new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, with free-agent addition Greg Newsome joining a unit tasked with defending CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Brian Schottenheimer leads the Dallas coaching group into the game following a 2025 season the organization intends to move past.

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