The NFL season is officially roaring back to life tonight, and what better way to kick off the “Sunday Night Football” slate than with a classic rivalry? The Dallas Cowboys are once again rolling into a new season with massive expectations, hoping this is finally the year they end that lengthy Super Bowl drought that’s been hanging over them. Quarterback Dak Prescott is leading the charge with a stacked offense featuring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and they’re hitting the road for this Week 1 battle.
The Cowboys Are Ready, But Can They Deliver?
Dallas comes into this matchup with one of the league’s best offenses, no doubt. With Prescott under center and playmakers like Lamb and Pickens at wide receiver, they absolutely have the firepower to make some noise. But here’s the thing about “high hopes” in Dallas: they’ve had ’em before. This opening game on the road against a division rival is a huge test right out of the gate. They need to show that this year is different, that the drought is actually on its way out. Every single game for them starts to feel like a statement, especially when you’re talking about a team with championship aspirations from Day 1.
Harbaugh Arrives To A “New-Look” Giants Squad
On the other side of the field, the New York Giants are definitely looking different this year, and that’s thanks to a huge move at head coach. John Harbaugh, fresh off his Baltimore Ravens tenure, is now leading the charge for Big Blue. Bringing in a coach of his caliber immediately shifts the energy for this team. He’s got some serious talent to work with too, including Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, and Brian Burns. This isn’t your old-school Giants squad; they’re “new-look,” and with Harbaugh at the helm, they could absolutely make some noise in the NFC. Even though it’s just the first game, this contest has real playoff ramifications, especially since it’s a division rivalry. You win these games early, you set the tone.
How To Catch the First Sunday Night Showdown
Want to make sure you don’t miss a single snap of this NFC East showdown? “Sunday Night Football” will get underway at 8:20 p.m. ET, live from East Rutherford, New Jersey. You can catch all the action broadcast on NBC, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call, bringing you all the analysis and excitement. If you’re looking to stream the game, you’ve got options: DIRECTV is offering a free trial, and you can also find it on Peacock or fubo. Get ready, because this is how the NFL season kicks off for real.
This rivalry game is one of only two times the Giants and Cowboys will square off this year, making this Week 1 battle even more critical. After this opener, the Cowboys will be back home to host the Commanders on September 20th. Meanwhile, the Giants will travel out west to take on the Rams on September 21st. The season has officially begun, folks.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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