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The first coordinated schedule leak of the week promotes a big time matchup between two of the NFL’s most iconic brands. On Monday morning, the NFL announced the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will face off during the first Sunday Night Football game of the year on NBC.
How does the NFL schedule come together? Here’s a look at who creates it and what factors play a role in making it ahead of Thursday's schedule release.
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season will begin in a familiar fashion: With the Dallas Cowboys in a prime-time game. The Cowboys will open the regular season with a “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the division-rival New York Giants.