The 2026 NFL season is finally upon us, and the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday Night Football's season opener. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Giants and Cowboys aren't just division rivals; they have a deep-rooted history of hating each other's guts and wanting nothing more than to beat the other team to a pulp. Historically, the Cowboys own the series 78-48-2, and the Giants have won just one game out of the last 10.
That said, Jaxson Dart did not play in the Giants' overtime loss to the Cowboys last season; that honor belonged to Russell Wilson. The one game out of ten that they won? Their most recent meeting in January, when Dart was on the field.
It's an intriguing
matchup with interesting betting lines. The current spread keeps the Giants as three-point underdogs at home, but there are some interesting game props to consider beyond the spread. Let's take a look at the three best prop bets from this Week 1 matchup, courtesy of BetMGM.
Rushing and receiving yards: RB Cam Skattebo OVER 75 yards -105
Before he was injured in 2025, Skattebo was averaging 77.1 yards per game between rushing and receiving. The Cowboys' run defense ranked near the bottom of the league in 2025, and their pass defense ranked 32nd in the league. Skattebo isn't Jaxson Dart's only weapon, but they have a bond and a friendship off the field that will see them connect quite often this season. Look for it to start on Sunday.
Rushing yards: RB Javonte Williams OVER 75 yards -140
In 2025, the Giants' run defense was fifth-worst by the end of the season. Dexter Lawrence is gone now, and while the Giants revamped their defensive line, this is still a weak spot for Big Blue. Williams recorded his first 1,000-yard season in 2025, which was also his first year with the Cowboys. Look for him to start the season strong against a division rival.
Passing yards: QB Dak Prescott OVER 250 yards -155
One of the keys to the game for the Giants is pressuring Dak Prescott while keeping him contained. However, last season, Prescott averaged 267.8 yards per game, and the Giants' secondary hasn't instilled a ton of faith. In the Cowboys' overtime win last season, Prescott had 361 passing yards. While it's unlikely he records that many passing yards in this game, it's not crazy to believe he will reach 250 passing yards on Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys: 3 best prop bets in Week 1
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