Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
21
FINAL
45
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 performance, the New York Giants triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 45-21, setting the tone for the 2026 season. This victory not only showcases the Giants' offensive firepower but also serves as a statement to the rest of the league that they are contenders this year.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 341 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and a strong connection with his receivers. Omari Evans emerged as a standout target, racking up 165 receiving yards, while Cam Skattebo contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards, keeping the Dallas defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Tremaine Edmunds making a game-changing impact by securing two interceptions. Tyler Nubin's steady tackling helped to contain the Cowboys' offensive efforts, while the overall pressure from New York's defense disrupted Dallas's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dart's quick strike found Evans for a touchdown, pushing the Giants' lead to an insurmountable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 16 | 341 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 17 | 210 | 2 | 2 | 80.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 94 | 5.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 9 | 59 | 6.6 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | -13 | -6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Evans | WR | 6 | 165 | 27.5 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 41 |

