The first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season will come to a close with a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants on September 13. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on NBC.
My player props for Sunday Night Football tonight target two players: Isaiah Likely and Javonte Williams.
Let's dive into my Cowboys vs Giants player props for SNF.
Cowboys vs Giants Player Props
- Isaiah Likely Over 3.5 Receptions (+115, Bet365)
- Javonte Williams Over 71.5 Rushing Yards (-115, Bet365)
- Javonte Williams Anytime Touchdown (-135, Fanatics)
Cowboys vs Giants Prop Picks, Preview
Isaiah Likely Over 3.5 Receptions (+115)
Week 1, when we have no fresh data to use to inform us, is always hard.
However, I am incredibly bullish on Isaiah Likely this season. He’s an upgrade on Theo Johnson at tight end for the Giants and should see significant time on the field.
Malik Nabers is set to return and will draw significant attention, which should open up the game for the other Giants pass catchers.
Likely is left competing for targets with third-round pick Malachi Fields and Darnell Mooney. Factor in Wan’Dale Robinson leaving and 140 targets being vacated, and there’s a huge opportunity for Likely to land four or more receptions, especially with a game script that could see Jaxson Dart throwing a lot.
I’m also putting a little sprinkle on six or more receptions for the former Ravens tight end.
Pick: Isaiah Likely Over 3.5 Receptions (+115, bet365) | Isaiah Likely 6+ Receptions (+500, bet365)
Javonte Williams Over 71.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
The rushing yards line for Javonte Williams varies up to four yards between books, so we’re taking the lowest option here, but in truth I’d happily back any line below 80. This feels like a game in which the former Bronco running back can really explode.
The Cowboys' two best offensive weapons, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, should keep the Giants occupied. Considering that the Giants' pass rush was reasonable last season, and has retained most of their star players, we can expect similar effectiveness. So those two will be up against a strong unit.
That can’t be said for Williams, with the Giants’ run defense the worst in the league last season and now missing Dexter Lawrence, without whom there’s a cavernous hole at defensive tackle.
Pick: Javonte Williams Over 71.5 Rushing Yards (-115, Bet365)
Javonte Williams Anytime Touchdown (-135)
The Giants gave up 19 touchdowns to opposing running backs last season — without Dexter Lawrence I could see that number creeping up again this season.
Last season we saw Javonte Williams rack up 97 rushing yards and one touchdown in his only game against the Giants, and a repeat feels likely.
Further boosting Williams’ chances is the lack of depth behind him. Malik Davis won the backup RB job in camp but is out injured, leaving Emari Demercado as the second-choice option. We should see plenty of Williams here.
I'm on the ladder here and backing Williams to score multiple touchdowns. The odds seem generous considering the Giants’ weakness against the run and the lack of competition in the backfield.
Pick: Javonte Williams Anytime Touchdown (-135, Fanatics) | Javonte Williams 2+ Touchdowns (+430, FanDuel)
Cowboys vs Giants Prop Bets
- Isaiah Likely Over 3.5 Receptions (+115, Bet365)
- Javonte Williams Over 71.5 Rushing Yards (-115, Bet365)
- Javonte Williams Anytime Touchdown (-135, Fanatics)
