Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
6
FINAL
38
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 1 matchup, the New York Giants dominated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 38-6, setting the tone for the 2026 season. The Giants showcased an impressive performance, asserting their power early and never looking back against their divisional rival.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 148 yards and tossing two touchdown passes, while running back Cam Skattebo added a solid 88 rushing yards. Wide receiver Malik Nabers was a standout target, racking up 90 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Giants' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Tremaine Edmunds making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions. Abdul Carter added to the pressure with a sack, but it was the Giants' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed the game. The Cowboys struggled to find any offensive rhythm, and the turning point came when the Giants capitalized on an early interception, which shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 148 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 110 | 0 | 3 | 21.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 88 | 4.9 | 28 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | โ | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 32 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | โ | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

