Malik Nabers took the field for the season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 13, 2026. His knee was a concern before the game. ESPN reported that he would be available. Bleacher Report also covered news about his injury status ahead of the game. CBS Sports said that fantasy expectations stayed cautious for Nabers. The outlet said teammate Malik Burden has top-10 upside for the opener. A USA Today game summary labeled the game as Dallas at New York. That summary did not include any player stats.