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Keys before kickoff: Cowboys at Giants Week 1

MetLife Stadium is set to host the opening slate of the 2026 campaign as the Dallas Cowboys travel to face the New York Giants in an NFC East clash on Sunday Night Football. m.

ET broadcast on NBC, the primetime showcase features two divisional adversaries navigating early questions across their rosters. While New York begins a new era as an underdog, analyst Brian Baldinger has questioned whether Dallas possesses the strength along the line of scrimmage to match the home team's trench play.

Injuries have already compelled Dallas to rearrange its offensive protection ahead of kickoff, yet quarterback Dak Prescott has expressed strong faith in teammate TJ Bass. Even with lingering roster concerns on both sides of the ball, Dallas supporters remain optimistic as their offense prepares to showcase its ability under the bright lights.