Cowboys Lose Key Guard Ahead of Giants | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, alright, let's talk about the Giants season opener against the Cowboys. The big news is that Dallas is going to be without their star-left guard, Tyler Smith for that first game. He's actually going to need surgery on his thumb and will start the season on the injured list. Now you know the Giants' defense has been looking to make a statement, and while they'd probably say they want the toughest competition, this is. Definitely a break for them. Smith out means guys like Brian Burns and Kavon Tivado might have an easier time getting after the quarterback. Smith's been a pretty solid player for Dallas since they drafted him in the first round back in 2022. He's been a key part of their offensive line, especially protecting the blind side. His absence is a pretty big deal for their union. This news comes out just as the Giants are opening as underdogs at home. It'll be interesting to see if this development changes the betting lines at all, but for the Giants' defense, it's a change. The Giants to get off to a better start. So while the Cowboys still have a strong offense, losing a key piece like Smith for week

1:04one definitely shifts the dynamic for that matchup. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.