Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2026 season opener against New York Giants
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Giants in their 2026 season opener on Sunday Night Football. This matchup marks the Cowboys' second consecutive season opening against the Giants. Both teams enter the game with new head coaches: Brian Schottenheimer for the Cowboys and John Harbaugh for the Giants. Last season, the Giants ended a nine-game losing streak against the Cowboys, but Dallas has won 15 of 17 matchups since 2013. The Giants look to build on offseason acquisitions, including linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and tight end Isaiah Likely, as they seek to improve their defense under Harbaugh's leadership.
- •Game scheduled for Sunday Night Football in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
- •Dallas Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer and New York Giants' John Harbaugh are new head coaches.
- •Giants snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Cowboys last season.
- •Cowboys have won 15 of their last 17 games against the Giants since 2013.
- •Giants signed key free agents including Tremaine Edmunds and Isaiah Likely.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Cowboys 2026 opponent preview: New York Giants
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