The Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Giants on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET from MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.
Dak Prescott brings franchise history to this one. He is five games away from tying Tony Romo for first on the Cowboys’ all-time list.
New York’s offense has struggled after getting to the goal line. The Giants posted a 21.7% catch rate in scoring situations going into 2025, the lowest in the NFL, a number that raises the stakes for every red zone play against Dallas.
The betting market favors Dallas, although punters see it differently. The Cowboys are 3-point favorites on the consensus lines with a total of 47.5, and their money line stands at -159 to New York’s +134. The spread has moved from Giants +1.5 in the open to Giants +3, and the total has dropped from 48 to 47.5. Despite this difference, 59% of spread bets are on the Giants.
Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.
How to watch Cowboys vs Giants
- When: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV: NBC
- broadcast: Peacock
Players to watch
Dallas enters this opener with its clearest advantage at quarterback, so Prescott sits under center. He’s the confirmed starter, and his 2025 production gives this game some real shape: He started all 17 games last season, threw for 4,552 yards and led the league with 404 completions.
That matters here because Dallas also brings continuity to a passing game built around multiple targets and lineup flexibility. With Tyler Smith set to miss 4 to 6 weeks after thumb surgery, Prescott’s command before and after the snap becomes even more important. If he can handle the pressure and keep Dallas on the schedule, the Cowboys can make this game look any way they want.
For New York, the biggest question is how the offense looks with Dart expected to lead it against a division rival right away. He’s projected to start, and attention in this game naturally swings to how quickly he can get the Giants going in their revamped offense.
The match is worth watching because there are still a lot of projections around him. He’s started just 12 games, and his fielding has been a talking point heading into Week 1. New York’s team rankings show a small early clue about the type of game it might need: The Giants are tied for 16th in third-down percentage entering the season standings, while Dallas is 15th. If Dart extends drives and avoids reckless moments, he gives New York a real chance to control the tone.
When Dallas wants to stress the Giants’ coverage rules, Lamb is the player who can force the issue the fastest. He remains one of Prescott’s top targets, and his 2025 season backs up why he’s in the spotlight: He produced his fifth straight 1,000-yard season despite missing three games.
This game also decides how New York handles Dallas’ deepest backcourt. Lamb can win from a variety of lineups, which makes him a tough answer when a defense needs to sort out leverage and help responsibilities. In a matchup where Dallas’ passing game is seen as its most obvious advantage on paper, Lamb is the receiver who can turn that advantage into small plays and consistent pressure.
A key New York subplot is who rises to the top of the receiver’s room, and Fields has become one of the more interesting names in that conversation. He looks on track to open the season as the Giants’ No. 2 after the team released Darius Slayton, and he often took reps ahead of Darnell Mooney and Odell Beckham while Malik Nabers was sidelined or limited during camp.
Fields is worth tracking because his role could be meaningful right away. The rookie drew positive buzz for his physicality and downfield plays, and his size gives the Giants another type of perimeter option. If he turns those projected opportunities into early catches, New York’s passing game gets a much-needed second threat instead of relying heavily on one target.
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