Dallas enters the NFL season opener as favorites against the Giants

The Dallas Cowboys open their 2026 NFL season against the New York Giants, with analysts from NFL.com largely picking the Cowboys to win the matchup. Expectations remain high for the team, as 12 of 19 analysts polled by the site have projected Dallas to capture the NFC East title this year. The Cowboys have overhauled their defense with the addition of Caleb Downs and new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Offensively, the team features quarterback Dak Prescott along with wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. While the organization is pursuing a Super Bowl berth, questions persist regarding the defensive unit and pass protection at the offensive tackle position. Team owner Jerry Jones has publicly expressed confidence in the current roster heading into the season start.

• 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — One outlet has extreme confidence in Dallas against the Giants