Doesn’t this feel like it’s the Week 1 Sunday Night Football matchup every year? Not that I’m complaining.
The Cowboys and the Giants will both be looking to bounce-back after underwhelming seasons in 2025, and what better way to make a good first impression than by taking down a division rival?
Speaking of first impressions, this article is all about who is going to find the end zone first on Sunday evening. Let’s comb through the odds on the DraftKings Sportsbook and make a couple of picks.
Cowboys vs. Giants First Touchdown Scorer Odds
Cowboys vs. Giants First Touchdown Scorer Picks
Javonte Williams First TD Scorer (+475)
Nothing overly sexy about this pick, but not every first touchdown scorer prop has to be gunning for a lottery payout. The fact of the matter is that Williams has one of the most secure goal line monopolies in the NFL. You wouldn’t really expect that, but that’s what 2025 and the Cowboys’ current roster suggests. Williams finished last season with 10 rushing touchdowns inside the five-yard line — tied with Derrick Henry for the most in the league. Overall, Williams was one of just nine running backs with at least 50 red zone rushing attempts. Dak Prescott (+3000) hasn’t had more than two rushing scores in a single campaign since 2020. There’s no vulture looming, and Dallas didn’t spend any draft capital or offseason money on its RB depth chart. This is Williams’ show.
Isaiah Likely First TD Scorer (+1900)
I think it’s pretty clear that John Harbaugh has big plans for Likely. You don’t spend $40 million on a player you don’t envision using in high-leverage scenarios. At least that’s this man’s opinion. Likely’s no stranger to the end zone, either. Despite playing his entire career alongside Mark Andrews, Likely’s racked up 15 touchdowns in his four professional seasons, utilizing his 6’4 frame in the congested area that is the red zone. It’s also worth remembering how often Jaxson Dart (+1100) looked towards his tight ends in his rookie campaign. Of the 15 touchdowns passes that Dart complied, seven were completed to TEs, as opposed to four apiece to running backs and wide receivers. If that trend continues in 2026, Likely could be in for a big season.
