The NFL calendar is heating up, and New York Giants fans are about to get some long-awaited answers. The team's full 2026 schedule is set to drop this Thursday night, but early rumors and confirmed details are already stirring excitement across the league.

Let's start with the big news: the Giants will kick off their season under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football. They're set to host the Dallas Cowboys on September 13 at 8:20 p.m. ET, airing on NBC and Peacock. This marks the eighth time in 15 seasons that the Giants have opened their campaign against their NFC East rivals—a tradition that always brings high stakes and even higher drama.

Beyond the opener, Vegas isn't projecting a smooth ride for New York. The current over/under for the Giants' win total sits at 7.5 games, reflecting cautious expectations. They're also considered the least likely team to win the NFC East (+550) and the fifth-least likely to claim the NFC title (+3300), per FanDuel. Still, as any football fan knows, preseason odds don't tell the whole story—and the schedule release often shifts the narrative.

While the full slate remains under wraps until Thursday, rumors are already circulating. The NFL confirmed the Week 1 showdown on Monday, and fans are eagerly waiting to see which other prime-time matchups, divisional battles, and potential trap games await. Whether you're prepping your game-day gear or planning your watch parties, this week's schedule drop is the perfect moment to start counting down to kickoff.