The Dallas Cowboys are hitting the road to kick off another season, and this time they're making history—or at least revisiting a rare one. For the fourth straight year, America's Team will start the regular season away from home, a feat they've only managed twice before in franchise history.

This year's opener takes them to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants, a matchup that's become almost as predictable as fall football itself. It's the ninth time in 20 seasons these NFC East rivals have squared off in Week 1, but the streak extends beyond any single opponent. The Cowboys began their road opener run in 2023 with a Sunday Night Football visit to the Giants, followed by trips to Cleveland in 2024 and Philadelphia last season.

Four consecutive road openers is no small accomplishment—it's a stretch that harkens back to the franchise's 1990s dynasty days. Last season marked the sixth time the Cowboys had opened with three straight road games, but now they've joined an elite club seen only twice before in team history.

There's a catch, though. While starting on the road might seem like a minor inconvenience, it doesn't guarantee a home finale. During this current streak, the Cowboys have ended the regular season on the road twice (2023 and 2025) compared to just once at home (2024). And yes, we're talking regular season here—the 2023 Cowboys did make the playoffs but fell in the Wild Card Round at home.

If Dallas opens on the road again next season, they'll tie the longest such streak in franchise history. For now, fans can take comfort in knowing their team is doing something that's only happened twice before—a stat that might just look great on a throwback tee.