AP Photo/Steve Luciano FRISCO, Texas – Now that should have made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Sept. 9, 2021, Cowboys at Buccaneers, Thursday, 7:20 p.m. Kicking off the 2021 NFL season with a bang. What more could a head coach want to inspire his players in the offseason. To retain their attention during training camp. To take the preseason games seriously. To keep everyone on point for the next 18½ weeks. Knowing they are preparing to kick off the entire 2021 NFL regular season on national TV against the defending Super Bowl champions on the road at Raymond James Stadium.