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How the Cowboys defense should approach one key for Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys kick off their 2026 NFL campaign by traveling to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. m.

ET broadcast on NBC, the primetime NFC East division showdown presents Dallas with the challenge of containing second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart. During his rookie year, Dart accumulated nine rushing scores, representing the second-highest total achieved by a debut passer in the Super Bowl era.

New York is adjusting its offensive operations for the season opener, stationing offensive coordinator Matt Nagy in the coaches' booth. The matchup also features defensive contributors like Cowboys linebacker Shemar James attempting to limit Dart's dual-threat production as both historic franchises commence their regular season schedules.