New York Giants prepare for Dallas Cowboys with John Harbaugh leading

The New York Giants face the Dallas Cowboys next Sunday night in a season-opening matchup. This game marks the beginning of the John Harbaugh era for a franchise that has struggled with early-season performance, having started 0-2 or worse in 10 of the last 13 years. To prepare for the rigors of the NFL season, John Harbaugh implemented a demanding training camp, emphasizing padded practices and high-intensity sessions to build physical resilience. Players including D.J. Reader and Greg Newsome noted the focus on conditioning, a shift from recent years when the team often adopted a lighter summer approach. Isaiah Likely, who previously played for John Harbaugh in Baltimore, indicated that the current roster has adopted a consistent, high-work-rate mentality. The Giants enter the game as 2.5-point underdogs.

• 11:46 AMYahoo Sports — Giants aim for good start after John Harbaugh’s rigorous summer