Cowboys at Giants
New York Giants 38, Dallas Cowboys 23 · Dirt Lg 27
Final Score
Cowboys 23 1 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Giants 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJ.J. McCarthy 503 yds passingJaydon Blue 51 yds rushingMalik Nabers 270 yds receivingJaishawn Barham 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 220 · 527Passing yards 178 · 476Rushing yards 42 · 51Completions 11/25 · 18/27Yards per carry 3.5 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In an impressive season opener, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 38-23. Both teams entered the game eager to set the tone for the 2026 season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the charge for New York, throwing for a staggering 503 yards and five touchdowns, establishing himself as a formidable presence in the pocket. Malik Nabers was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 270 receiving yards, while Jaydon Blue contributed on the ground with 51 rushing yards, helping to keep the Cowboys' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays to secure their victory, highlighted by Jamel Dean's interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Cowboys' defense struggled to contain McCarthy and company, with Jaishawn Barham's lone sack failing to disrupt the Giants' rhythm. Ultimately, the Giants' ability to capitalize on key opportunities, paired with an explosive offensive performance, proved to be the difference in this thrilling matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 11/25 | 44% | 189 | 1 | 2 | 50.2 |
| Giants | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 18/27 | 67% | 503 | 5 | 1 | 133.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Tyler GoodsonHB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 19 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 12 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler GoodsonHB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 7 | 270 | 38.6 | 119 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 7 | 159 | 22.7 | 142 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin MooreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin BarronMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colton HoodCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 3/3 | 2 | 60 |
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 5 | 20 |