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The NFL’s Week 1 Sunday schedule concludes tonight with the third of four nationally televised games this week — Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). On paper, it’s a game between two teams that missed the playoffs last year. But considering it’s America’s Team against the No. 1 market in America, expect a ratings bonanza.
And it really is a big game, because both of these NFC East rivals have high hopes for this season. The Cowboys already have an explosive offense led by Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and rookie safety Caleb Downs is the centerpiece of a revamped defense. Super Bowl-winning head coach John Harbaugh makes his debut for the Giants, leading a team that has exciting young offensive stars in quarterback Jaxson Dart, running back Cam Skattebo and receiver Malik Nabers (who is not yet 100% as he recovers from last year’s ACL injury).
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Dallas is favored by three, one of just four road favorites on the schedule this week.
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This story was originally published September 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM.