Cowboys' pass rush could shine vs depleted Giants offensive line in Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys could have an opportunity to unleash the team's new pass rush in Week 2 of the NFL season after news from the New York Giants injury report.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are aiming to get their first win of the 2025-26 NFL regular season on Sunday afternoon when they welcome the New York Giants to AT&T Stadium.

Dallas will be looking to improve its pass rush against the Giants, with an added focus on the unit because of the loss of Micah Parsons.

On Friday, the Giants released their final injury report of the week, listing star left tackle Andrew Thomas as doubtful for the Week 2 NFC East showdown.

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Thomas began the 2025 season on the PUP list due to a Lisfranc foot injury, which required surgery and prematurely ended his 2024 campaign.

New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas and his teammates run onto the field moments before kickoff | Kevin Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

If Thomas is ruled out for the game, it opens the door for the Cowboys' pass rush to shine, with Sam Williams, Dante Fowler, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Marshawn Kneeland, and others ready to be unleashed on Russell Wilson.

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Dallas has dominated the Giants in recent years, and has not started a season 0-2 in 14 years, so it's the perfect time for the opportunity to come.

We'll find out if the Cowboys can make the most of it when the game gets underway at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams gestures at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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