Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
31
FINAL
52
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 407 | 5 | 3 | 95.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 43 | 19 | 44% | 229 | 1 | 4 | 30.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 16 | 255 | 15.9 | 15 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Caden Durham | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 118 | 59.0 | 50 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 33 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 31 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 11 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | — | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 34 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mylan Graham | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Jefferson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns McGough | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 63 |

