Tedy Bruschi picks Dallas Cowboys as NFC Super Bowl favorite

The Dallas Cowboys open the 2026 NFL season against the New York Giants on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi publicly identified the team as his Super Bowl pick for the NFC. The Cowboys missed the playoffs during the 2025 campaign, finishing with a 7-9-1 record. The franchise has not appeared in an NFC Championship Game since the 1995 season. Analysts expect the offense to perform well, though defensive improvements remain a focus for the team to contend in the NFC East. Kickoff for the Week 1 game is set for 8:20 p.m. ET, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth providing coverage on NBC.

• 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Tedy Bruschi is high on the Dallas Cowboys this year