The New York Giants will get the first prime time game of the 2015 NFL season when they open on the road against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a report from Nick Powell of NJ Advance Media.
At least one Giants seems happy about this news.
I dig this! Go @Giants! RT @nickpowellbkny: #Giants Week 1 matchup: Sunday night at the #Cowboys, per league source.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) April 21, 2015
The Giants opened the 2013 season with a 36-21 loss in Dallas. They opened the 2012 season with a 24-17 home loss to the Cowboys.
Stay tuned for much more. We will update this post with more reports of scheduled games as they become available. The full schedule is being released on NFL Network at 8 p.m. ET.
We know who the Giants' opponents will be. Here is a look.
Home -- Cowboys, Eagles, Redskins, Falcons, Panthers, Patriots, Jets, 49ers
Away -- Cowboys, Eagles, Redskins, Saints, Buccaneers, Bills, Dolphins, Vikings
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[UPDATE: 4:28 p.m. ET]
The New York Daily News is now reporting that the Giants' home opener is set.
The Giants' home opener will be Week 2 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. More schedule info as it's available, right here: http://t.co/kRHgZ4Vnfc
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) April 21, 2015
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[UPDATE: 5:05 p.m. ET]
Multiple sources now reporting the Giants will host the Redskins on a Thursday night in Week 3. Two prime time games in the first three weeks. Yes, the networks love Odell Beckham Jr.
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UPDATE: 5:08 p.m. ET]
Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News is turning out to be the man when it comes to schedule leaks. Vacchiano now reporting that the Giants will be in Philly Week 17. Wouldn't that be fun if there is a playoff spot on the line?
Giants at Philadelphia in Week 17 ... Will the NFC East be on the line? ... http://t.co/B6SBIYelty
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) April 21, 2015
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[UPDATE: 5:28 p.m. ET]
Vacchiano reporting that Giants vs. Jets will be Dec. 6.