Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
31
FINAL
28
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 16d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants 31-28, kicking off the 2026 season with a statement win. Both teams showcased their talent, but it was the Cowboys who ultimately held off a late Giants rally to secure the victory. Jaxson Dart of the Giants had a standout performance, throwing for 306 yards and two touchdowns, helping keep the game competitive throughout. On the opposing side, Jaydon Blue led the Cowboys' ground game with 63 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers emerged as a key target for New York, racking up 167 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with a crucial performance from DaRon Bland, who snagged two interceptions that proved vital in turning the tide of the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bland's second pick thwarted a potential game-tying drive by the Giants, allowing Dallas to maintain their slim lead. The Giants' defense put in a solid effort, but ultimately it was the Cowboys' ability to capitalize on turnovers that sealed their victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Jaxson DartQB26153062385.2
Dak PrescottQB151117020149.9
Joe MiltonQB95580135.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Jaydon BlueHB16633.91140
Tyrone Tracy JrHB44310.81390
Cam SkatteboHB4307.51131
Javonte WilliamsHB2147.0080
Jaxson DartQB199.0090
Joe MiltonQB122.0020
KaVontae TurpinWR000.0000
George PickensWR000.0000
Dak PrescottQB1-1-1.0000
Calvin AustinWR1-3-3.0001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Malik NabersWR416741.81800
George PickensWR59018.00310
CeeDee LambWR26733.51650
Calvin AustinWR6579.51190
Jalin HyattWR13232.00320
KaVontae TurpinWR3299.71110
Isaiah LikelyTE12727.00270
Tyrone Tracy JrHB2168.0090
Ryan FlournoyWR11515.00150
Hunter LuepkeFB2136.50160
Jake FergusonTE2105.0090
Cam SkatteboHB177.0070
Jaydon BlueHB144.0040
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
DaRon BlandCB00201
Jevon HollandFS30100
Arvell ReeseMIKE40000
Jailin WalkerWILL00100
Cobie DurantCB30000
D.J. ReaderDT11001
Abdul CarterREDG30000
Tremaine EdmundsWILL20001
Brian BurnsREDG20000
Jalen ThompsonFS20010
Deonte BanksCB20000
Colton HoodCB20001
Beau BradeSS10000
Dee WintersSAM10001
Caleb DownsSS10001
Quinnen WilliamsDT10001
Tyler NubinSS10000
Zaire BarnesMIKE10000
DeMarvion OvershownWILL10000
JT WoodsFS00000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Brandon AubreyK11426
Jordan StoutP0000
Dominic ZvadaK0020