Cowboys vs. Giants Week 1 Preview: Dak vs. Dart, Harbaugh's Debut & SNF Storylines

Fares and Caleb preview Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season as the Cowboys travel to face the Giants on Sunday Night Football (Sun, 9/13, 8:20 PM ET on NBC). This one comes loaded with storylines: it's John Harbaugh's first game as Giants head coach, and if healthy, it sets up the first true head-to-head between Jaxson Dart and Dak Prescott. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens test a retooled Giants secondary, while a revamped Cowboys defense under new coordinator Christian Parker gets its first real look against New York's offense. Add in possible NFL debuts for rookies Arvell Reese (Giants) and Caleb Downs (Cowboys) — former Ohio State teammates now on opposite sidelines — and this NFC East opener has plenty riding on it. The two split last season's series, with Dallas escaping with a wild 40-37 overtime win before New York closed things out with a 34-17 statement win at home. Fares and Caleb break down what to watch for, where each team has the edge, and lock in their picks before kickoff.