Eli Manning Begins Sixteenth Season, Jason Witten Returns As New York And Dallas Open The Season In Arlington

59 years ago was when the first game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys took place.

The game ended in a 31-31 tie.

On Sunday as New York will open the season against their NFC East rival in Arlington Texas as Eli Manning begins his sixteenth with New York. With Eli Manning starting on Sunday the quarterback will become the first to play 16 seasons with the franchise. “according to https://www.giants.com/news/eli-to-become-first-giant-to-play-16-seasons

While Eli Manning will be playing his sixteenth season in the league Jason Witten who is a tight end will return to the grid iron for Dallas after spending last season in the broadcast booth calling games on Monday night for ESPN. “according to https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article234755362.html

In the season opener New York will look to avenge last seasons 20-13 loss from a season ago while Dallas will look to win yet another game in the rivalry with Dak Prescott running the offense.

Kick-off is set for 4:25pm from AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game will be televised on Fox.