Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
31
FINAL
52
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 52-31, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting a strong tone for the 2028 season. Both teams entered the matchup eager for an early win, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair. Jaxson Dart led the way for New York with an impressive performance, throwing for 407 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his status as a key player in the Giants' game plan. Calvin Austin complemented Dart's efforts with 118 receiving yards, consistently making big plays to keep the chains moving. On the ground, the Cowboys' Jaydon Blue shone brightly, racking up 255 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the offensive explosion from the Giants. Defensively, the Giants made critical plays to maintain their lead, with Deonte Banks leading the team with six total tackles. The game-changing moment came when Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass, halting a potential Cowboys drive and shifting momentum firmly in favor of New York. While Rashan Gary of the Cowboys added pressure with a sack, the Giants' defense ultimately proved to be just effective enough to secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jaxson DartQB201050%4075395.8
Dak PrescottQB431944%2291430.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaydon BlueHB1625515.9153820
Caden DurhamHB5153.04060
Jaxson DartQB11010.0—0100
Ahmad HardyHB382.75060
Cam SkatteboHB273.51040
CeeDee LambWR155.0—050
Trey PalmerWR000.0—000
Sam LaPortaTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Calvin AustinWR211859.0501740
Isaiah LikelyTE16565.0331650
Tyler HarrellWR16565.0311650
Darius SlaytonWR26231.041400
CeeDee LambWR46115.380190
Trey PalmerWR45012.5120200
Chris Brazzell IIWR24723.5110390
Malik NabersWR14343.0—1430
George PickensWR33311.041160
Jake FergusonTE23216.0340330
Jaydon BlueHB2199.5160150
Sam LaPortaTE11818.020180
Kaliq LockettWR2105.080100
Cam SkatteboHB177.02070
Mylan GrahamWR166.01060
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Towns McGoughK11732
Jordan StoutP0000
Brandon AubreyK22163