Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
51
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys opened the 2026 season with a commanding 51-21 victory over the New York Giants, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for the campaign. With high expectations for both teams, the Cowboys proved dominant, leaving the Giants with plenty to ponder heading into Week 2.
Dak Prescott was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 498 yards and six touchdown passes, leading the charge for the Cowboys' offense. George Pickens was his favorite target, finishing the game with an impressive 202 receiving yards, while the rest of the receiving corps contributed significantly to the high-scoring affair. The Giants struggled to contain this explosive attack, leading to a lopsided scoreline.
On the defensive side, the Cowboys made their mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Jalen Thompson's two interceptions and Quinnen Williams' 1.5 sacks. The turning point came early in the second half when Thompson's second pick set up another touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Giants. Dallas' defense not only disrupted New York's rhythm but also capitalized on key opportunities, sealing a decisive win in their season opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 498 | 6 | 1 | 145.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 364 | 3 | 3 | 97.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 202 | 25.3 | 36 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 167 | 23.9 | 66 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 96 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 34 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |

