Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
47
FINAL
50
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 50-47. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to set the tone for the season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that showcased explosive offensive talent.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with a stellar performance, throwing for 379 yards and five touchdowns, clearly establishing himself as a force in the passing game. However, it was Jaxson Dart of the Giants who provided crucial ground support with 70 rushing yards, balancing the offensive attack. CeeDee Lamb also made a significant impact for Dallas, racking up 194 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
The game turned on a key defensive play by Jevon Holland, who intercepted Prescott in the fourth quarter, shifting momentum back to the Giants. D.J. Reader added pressure with a sack, further complicating the Cowboys' attempts to rally late. The Giants' defense may not have dominated the stats, but their timely plays were instrumental in sealing this hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 13 | 43% | 379 | 5 | 2 | 102.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 367 | 4 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 194 | 48.5 | 16 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 6 | 176 | 29.3 | 58 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 22 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 40 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Farley | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 41 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

