The annual curtain-raiser to the 2021 NFL season begins in Canton where two of the NFL’s most traditional powers will face off.

It will be Dallas vs. Pittsburgh, but it won’t be Dak vs. Big Ben, with the ‘Boys prized quarterback staying back in Texas as he recovers from a right shoulder (throwing arm) strain suffered in camp last week.

Prescott won’t be the Jerry Jones’ only leading light left back in Dallas; star wideout Amari Cooper, defensive end Chauncey Golston, defensive tackle Trysten Hill, and kicker Greg Zuerlein are all on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list.

Veteran o-line pair Tyron Smith and Zack Martin are also confirmed outs alongside T Josh Ball, LB Francis Bernard, CB C.J. Goodwin, S Malik Hooker, TE Blake Jarwin, and CB Jourdan Lewis.

The Cowboys and Steelers face off on Thursday 8PM ET on Fox, or NFL Game Pass for international fans.