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The Dallas Cowboys will kick off the 2026 NFL season in a primetime slot against the New York Giants, despite a 7-9-1 record last season. This decision reflects the Cowboys' stronger performance compared to the Giants, who finished with a 4-13 record.

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The Dallas Cowboys will open the 2026 NFL season on Sunday Night Football in Week 1 against the New York Giants.
The league announced that news on Monday, and it's not shocking, despite last season's records.
The Cowboys were the better of the two teams, at 7-9-1. The Giants were 4-13.
It doesn't matter, though.
This is how it works for the Cowboys.
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The Cowboys are still a marquee brand.
They're known as "America's Team" for a reason, even if it annoys anyone who isn't a Dallas fan.
This is how Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer explained it in a post on X after the schedule announcement on Monday:
For whatever it's worth, both the Cowboys and Giants will have hope that 2026 can be better. Dallas has added to its defense to supplement its high-powered offense, while New York is hoping can lead them to big things in his second season.
The Cowboys earned the primetime slot due to their better performance last season, finishing with a 7-9-1 record compared to the Giants' 4-13.
The Dallas Cowboys finished the previous season with a record of 7 wins, 9 losses, and 1 tie.
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But yeah, there's always a chance these teams underwhelm after their season opener in primetime.