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The New York Giants are at home Sunday night as they host the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC East showdown during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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New York enters Sunday’s game looking to start the season with a victory at home over their NFC East rival as the Giants start a new chapter under head coach John Harbaugh.
Dallas enters Sunday’s contest looking to grab a key in-division road victory as the Cowboys try to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Cowboys Injury Report
The Cowboys have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out running back Malik Davis.
Dallas has ruled out Davis after he suffered a hip injury during Friday’s practice that requires surgery, with the injury expected to sideline him for an extended period.
Cowboys RB Malik Davis is officially out for Sunday’s opener against the Giants with a hip injury.
Giants WR Malik Nabers is questionable. pic.twitter.com/qSGmRoQ9cU
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— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) September 11, 2026
With Davis sidelined, Emari Demercado could be in line for an increased role behind Javonte Williams moving forward.
Giants Injury Report: Will Malik Nabers Play?
The Giants have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed wide receiver Malik Nabers as questionable.
New York has listed Nabers as questionable as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered last season and he is in danger of missing the Giants’ season opener.
Giants Game Statuses for SNF
Questionable: WR Malik Nabers (Knee)
Out: None
Doubtful: None pic.twitter.com/S4hGOkppW8
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) September 11, 2026
If Nabers is sidelined against the Cowboys, Darnell Mooney, Odell Beckham Jr. and Malachi Fields could all be in line for increased roles.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Cowboys and Giants from MetLife Stadium at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
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This story was originally published September 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM.