The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants open their respective NFL regular season campaigns on Sunday, September 13, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both franchises enter the matchup looking to establish early momentum following difficult finishes to the previous year, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. Pacific Time.
Matchup Schedule and Broadcast Information
The opening divisional clash takes place at MetLife Stadium, an 82,500-seat venue that also hosted the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in July. Fans can stream the game live via DAZN through an NFL Game Pass subscription, which is available in all regions except the United States and China. The streaming platform supports a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Dallas Cowboys Roster and Coaching Updates
Brian Schottenheimer returns for his second season with Dallas following a 2025 campaign that missed the postseason. Quarterback Dak Prescott is back under center for his eleventh season with Dallas. The front office added defensive prospects Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence to reinforce a defensive unit that struggled significantly last year. Christian Parker takes over as defensive coordinator with the objective of lifting the unit out of the league’s bottom rankings. Wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens anchor the passing attack alongside Prescott.
On the injury front for Dallas, defensive end Jonathan Bullard returned to full practice participation on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury. Offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius was limited on Wednesday due to a knee issue and remains questionable for Sunday’s game.
New York Giants Leadership and Key Players
John Harbaugh makes his debut as head coach of the Giants after spending 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Matt Nagy joins New York as offensive coordinator following a three-year stint in the same role with the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back Cam Skattebo enters his second professional season as the team’s primary ball carrier, recovering from a rookie ankle injury that cut short his debut year. Wide receiver Malachi Fields, the 74th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, joins a receiving corps featuring Odell Beckham Jr. and Malik Nabers, though Nabers’ status for Sunday remains uncertain. Quarterback Jaxson Dart enters his second year as the starter behind an offensive line anchored by Andrew Thomas.
Giants injury reports show that wide receiver Malik Nabers participated fully in Wednesday’s practice despite his questionable game status. Center Bryan Hudson, tight end Theo Johnson, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris all logged full, unrestricted participation in Wednesday’s sessions.
Series History and Historical Context
The Cowboys hold a 78-48-2 advantage in the all-time series against the Giants, though New York secured a victory in their lone postseason meeting back in 2007. Dallas has won each of the last three head-to-head matchups, although the two division rivals have not met on the field since 2023.
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