Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
49
FINAL
14
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 49-14, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for the 2026 season. With both teams eager to make a statement, the Cowboys emerged victorious, leaving the Giants searching for answers after a tough loss.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing three touchdown passes while also managing the game effectively. Javonte Williams was a force on the ground, racking up 136 rushing yards and adding to the team's offensive firepower. On the other side, J.J. McCarthy put up 218 passing yards for New York, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' relentless attack.
Defensively, Marcus Jones was a standout for Dallas, contributing three total tackles and snagging an interception, which played a crucial role in shifting momentum. The game’s turning point came early in the second half, when Jones's interception led to a quick touchdown drive, putting the Cowboys ahead 35-7 and effectively sealing the game. The Giants struggled to recover from that defensive blow, and the Cowboys capitalized on every opportunity, dominating the scoreboard.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 218 | 2 | 2 | 77.4 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 9 | 7 | 78% | 132 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 10 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 114 | 38.0 | 24 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 24 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

