The Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on September 13. This matchup, announced by the league, will take place at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and marks the eighth time in 15 years these NFC East rivals have opened the season against each other. The Cowboys, known as “America’s Team,” are a major television draw, while the Giants, under new coach John Harbaugh and with quarterback Jaxson Dart, are expected to gain more prime-time attention. This game could be the first significant matchup between Dart and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Additionally, it may feature the NFL debuts of former Ohio State teammates, Giants linebacker Arvell Reese and Cowboys safety Caleb Downs. The full NFL schedule will be released soon, with other games being announced in the coming days.
QUESTION: How might the debut of new players and coaches impact the dynamics of a long-standing sports rivalry?
2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game
