{"id":345723,"date":"2026-09-13T18:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T18:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/345723\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T18:24:12","slug":"dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-announcer-pairing-referee-assignment-for-week-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/345723\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Announcer Pairing & Referee Assignment For Week 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys are just hours away from kicking off the 2026 NFL season at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, against the division rival New York Giants<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Dallas has a long history of taking the Giants to the woodshed<\/a>, so the team is hoping to keep the tradition going. The Cowboys have never lost to Dallas in a primetime season opener and are 11-1 in their last two outings. <\/p>\n

Of course, the last time the two teams faced off, the Cowboys were already out of the playoff mix, and suffered a loss on the road. Now, they will be looking to reverse course. <\/p>\n

It’s a big day for the Cowboys, who will finally get the opportunity to unleash their new-look defense and highlight first-round pick Caleb Downs, who enters the season as a front-runner for Defensive Rookie of the Year<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The announcers and referees can always become hot topics during a game, so it’s always nice to be prepared for what you may see throughout the night.<\/p>\n

Cowboys vs. Giants, Week 1 announcer pairing\"NBC<\/p>\n

NBC Sports broadcasters Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth speak before a game between the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Sunday night’s game will be called by the Sunday Night Football primetime crew led by play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico and analyst Cris Collinsworth. Melissa Stark will be providing updates from the sidelines. <\/p>\n

As for the men in the stripes, Carl Cheffers is leading the way. <\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, Week 1 referee assignment\"NFL<\/p>\n

NFL referee Carl Cheffers during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. | USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Carl Cheffers, an NFL official since 2000, will be leading the crew for Sunday night’s game<\/a>. Cheffers entered the league as a side judge before being promoted to crew chief and ultimately head referee. <\/p>\n

Last season, when Cheffers’ crew was on the call, the winning team had a 58.82 winning percentage, well above the league average. There were an average of 14.24 penalties per game for 109.29 yards. <\/p>\n

All of the information you need to catch Sunday afternoon’s action can be seen below. <\/p>\n

Cowboys vs Broncos, Week 1 Betting Odds & Viewing Info\"New<\/p>\n

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart greets Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after the game at MetLife Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Start Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Venue: MetLife Stadium
TV Info:\u00a0NBC | Peacock<\/p>\n

Betting Odds: Cowboys -3 |\u00a0O\/U: 48.5 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a>)
Moneyline: Cowboys -162 | Giants +136<\/p>\n

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call\u00a01-800-GAMBLER<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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