John Harbaugh declines to disclose New York Giants starters for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh declined to discuss specific roster details or personnel plans ahead of the team's upcoming season opener. During a press conference Wednesday, Harbaugh refused to answer questions regarding starters, special packages, or player rotation for the matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. He stated that keeping this information private serves the team's competitive interests by preventing opponents from preparing for specific lineups or strategies. The Giants are scheduled to host the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday, September 13, at 8:20 PM on Sunday Night Football. Harbaugh enters this contest in his debut season as the head coach of the New York Giants. The coach indicated he intends to maintain this level of secrecy regarding team personnel and play-calling to ensure a competitive advantage.
- •John Harbaugh will not reveal starting lineups or playing time for the Week 1 game.
- •The New York Giants face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 13.
- •Kickoff for the Sunday Night Football game is scheduled for 8:20 PM.
- •Harbaugh cited competitive interest as the primary reason for withholding roster details.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh refuses to reveal playing time details in fiery presser
"Don't hold your breath on learning who will be among the featured players for the Giants in Week 1. John Harbaugh is staying quiet.
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