Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
21
FINAL
42
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the New York Giants toppled the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 42-21. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for both teams as they look to establish themselves in the competitive NFC East. The Giants' offense showcased its firepower, proving they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for an impressive 265 yards, showcasing precision and poise. Complementing his efforts, Cam Skattebo added a solid ground game with 85 rushing yards, while Theo Johnson emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 105 yards through the air. Dak Prescott managed to throw one touchdown for the Cowboys, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Giants' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor. Brian Burns recorded a key sack, disrupting Prescott's rhythm, while Jevon Holland's interception was a turning point that halted a potential scoring drive by Dallas. The Giants' defense effectively contained the Cowboys, allowing their offense to capitalize and secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 22 | 14 | 265 | 1 | 1 | 101.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 17 | 6 | 104 | 1 | 1 | 52.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 85 | 4.5 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

