Dallas Cowboys face New York Giants in Sunday night season opener

The Dallas Cowboys open their 2026 NFL season against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium this Sunday night. Following a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw the team struggle on both sides of the ball, Dallas significantly overhauled its roster by adding twelve new defensive players through the draft, trades, and free agency. Approximately 46% of the defensive snaps from last year will be filled by new personnel. Under the guidance of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, the unit looks to improve a third-down conversion percentage that ranked last in the league last season. Offensively, the team aims to improve its opening-drive scoring frequency and red-zone touchdown efficiency after converting only 57% of their red-zone trips into touchdowns last year. The performance of key players like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson remains a focal point for observers evaluating the team's progress.

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