Harbaugh to Lead Giants in 2026; Cowboys Set Sights on Brazil
John Harbaugh will become the head coach of the New York Giants in the 2026 season after 18 seasons as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, including a Super Bowl XLVII win.
Cowboys and Giants: A Rivalry Renewed
Brian Schottenheimer will enter his second year as Cowboys head coach after a 7-9-1 record in 2025 and a 1-1 record against the Giants that season. The 2025 split featured a dramatic 40-37 overtime loss in Week 2 for New York, followed by a 34-17 Giants victory in the season finale.
Rookie Teammates, New Rivals
The 2026 matchup will feature two rookie stars who were teammates at Ohio State:
- Giants first-round pick Arvell Reese
- Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs
Historic Context & Viewership
The Cowboys-Giants rivalry has deep roots. The second-most watched game in NFL regular season history was between these two teams in 2022 on Thanksgiving, a 28-20 Dallas win.
Since 1960, the teams have met 128 times, with the Cowboys holding a dominant 78-48-2 series lead. Dallas has won 16 of the last 18 games against New York.
Cowboys Schedule: Brazil in 2026
The Cowboys have already announced two games on their 2026 schedule. Notably, they will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — marking the NFL's first game in that country.