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Cowboys vs Giants: Writer predictions for opening week

The Dallas Cowboys travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night to inaugurate their 2026 campaigns. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC for this classic NFC East rivalry. Oddsmakers have tagged Dallas as a three-point road favorite, setting the over/under line at 48.5 points.

New York previously defeated Dallas 34-17 in their January 4 encounter, but historical trends present a steep challenge for the home side. The Giants have managed only a 1-5 record in opening-week fixtures since 2020 and have failed to secure consecutive victories against the Cowboys since the 2015-2016 period.

A rebuilt defensive unit guided by coordinator Dennard Wilson will face an immediate test under the primetime lights as a new coaching era featuring Harbaugh begins.