Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
26
FINAL
37
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exhilarating season opener, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 37-26, marking a strong start to the 2026 season. Both teams were eager to establish dominance in the NFC East, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Jaxson Dart shined under center for the Giants, throwing for four touchdown passes and leading his team to a commanding performance. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott put up solid numbers for Dallas, passing for 234 yards and keeping the game competitive, but it was the Giants' ability to find the end zone that made the difference. KaVontae Turpin was a bright spot for the Cowboys with 106 receiving yards, but the overall offensive balance favored New York.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Arvell Reese's two sacks were pivotal, applying pressure on Prescott throughout the game, while Greg Newsome II's interception sealed the deal late in the fourth quarter. The Giants' defense stepped up when it mattered most, contributing to a well-rounded team effort that propelled them to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 234 | 2 | 3 | 107.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 198 | 4 | 1 | 128.9 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 47 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 32 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 40 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 49 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 40 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

