- Matchup: Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants
- Scheduled On: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds: Cowboys -2.5
- Over/Under Total: 48
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MetLife Stadium will host an exciting clash as the New York Giants (4-13 from last season) aim to overcome the Dallas Cowboys (7-9 last year) this Sunday. The Giants start as 2.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 48 points.
The Dallas Cowboys concluded their previous season with a 7-9 record. In their final matchup, they faced the New York Giants, where they suffered a defeat, losing 34-17. Quarterback Joe Milton completed 7 of 13 passes, accumulating 73 yards and ending with a QB rating of 38.3 along with 1 interception. Receiver Ryan Flournoy showcased his talent with 68 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 13.6 yards per catch. As for the ground game, Jaydon Blue led the Cowboys in rushing with 64 yards on 16 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per attempt. Throughout the game, Dallas executed 54 plays, resulting in a total of 286 yards. The Cowboys ran the ball 30 times, gaining 143 yards at an average of 4.8 yards per carry, while defensively, they allowed 161 rushing yards on 32 attempts (5.0 yards per rush). The Cowboys also yielded 22 completions on 33 attempts, totaling 219 yards with a completion percentage of 66.7%.
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Focusing on scoring, the Cowboys averaged 27.7 points per game last season. They boasted a strong rushing attack, averaging 125.6 rushing yards per game, ranking them 9th in the league. Overall, Dallas amassed 6,663 total yards last season, racking up 229 first downs and suffering 133 penalties for 1,136 yards. They lost possession 21 times (12 interceptions and 9 fumbles). Dallas recorded 31 touchdown passes and 18 rushing touchdowns.
In terms of pass defense, the Cowboys allowed 4,276 yards, placing them 32nd in the NFL. They gave up 251.5 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage of 68.5%. Over 17 games, they allowed 2,133 rushing yards, with their run defense yielding 35 rushing touchdowns and an average of 125.5 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Cowboys ranked last in team defense, allowing an average of 30.1 points per game.
The Giants closed out their previous season with a record of 4-13. In their last game, they celebrated a 34-17 victory against the Cowboys. Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 230 yards on 22 completions out of 32 attempts, notching 2 touchdown passes and a QB rating of 110.2 without throwing any interceptions; his average yards per pass attempt sat at 7.2. Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed 18 times for 103 yards, averaging an impressive 5.7 yards per carry for New York. Gunner Olszewski stood out for the Giants, recording 8 receptions for 102 yards, averaging 12.8 yards per catch. New York successfully ran the ball for an average of 5.0 yards per attempt, amassing 161 yards on 32 carries. Collectively, the Giants produced 380 total yards from 65 plays, achieving an average of 5.8 yards per play. On defense, New York’s passing game allowed a completion rate of 58.3%, conceding 143 yards on 14 out of 24 passing attempts. Additionally, they allowed 30 rushing attempts for 143 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Giants ranked 17th in the league, averaging 22.4 points per game. During the previous season, they accumulated 3,474 passing yards, averaging 204.4 passing yards per game (ranking 21st). Their ground game averaged 129.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 2,195 rushing yards. The New York offense recorded an average of 333.5 yards per game, placing them 13th in the NFL. The Giants faced a total of 128 penalties yielding 1,075 yards, ranking them 4th for most penalties. They lost 10 turnovers, consisting of 7 fumbles and 3 interceptions, while achieving 160 first downs.
On defense, they allowed 25 touchdown passes and average 214.2 passing yards per game, ranking 16th in the league. They surrendered a total of 2,470 rushing yards (averaging 145.3 yards per game) and conceded 21 rushing touchdowns last season. Overall, the defense forced 15 turnovers (9 interceptions and 6 forced fumbles) and permitted 439 points, ranking 20th in defensive plays with 1,054 snaps. The Giants allowed an average of 25.8 points per game, placing them 26th in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s Cowboys vs. Giants NFL matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Cowboys -2.5
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