Malik Nabers was active for the season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 13, 2026. His knee was a concern before the game. ESPN said that the wide receiver would play. Bleacher Report also covered news on his health ahead of the game. CBS Sports said that fantasy expectations stayed cautious for Nabers. The outlet said teammate Malik Burden has top-10 upside in the opening week. A USA Today game summary labeled the game as Dallas at New York. That summary omitted any player stats.