Darius Slayton's release, and how John Harbaugh & Giants can upset Cowboys in Week 1
Talkin' Ball with Pat LeonardShow Notes
Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, to dig into the Giants' plans to shock the NFL and upset the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football. Pat discusses the keys to the first season opener under new coach John Harbaugh, where the Giants can gain an edge, how their expectations have grown so high so quickly and what fans should watch for on the Sunday Night Football field Sept. 13. Pat also talks about Jameis Winston and Jon Runyan Jr. signing contract extensions and takes your questions! Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue! Join us Wednesday for an exciting Week 1 NFL preview and Giants-Cowboys breakdown with the one and only Wink Martindale! And come back for Talkin' Ball Postgame LIVE late Sunday night after the Giants' opener against the Cowboys to break down everything Pat saw and heard on the field and in the locker room
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