Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
24
FINAL
28
New York
Giants
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeat the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 28-24. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish early momentum in the 2027 season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart was the star of the show for New York, throwing for 280 yards and tossing four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Malik Nabers was Dart's favorite target, racking up an impressive 123 receiving yards, while the Giants' offense consistently found ways to move the chains and keep the pressure on the Cowboys' defense.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that contributed to their victory. Nohl Williams led the team with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Cowboys' attempts at a comeback, while Colton Hood's interception proved to be a pivotal moment in the game. With Tremaine Edmunds contributing with half a sack, the Giants' defense played a vital role in sealing the win and ensuring that their home crowd celebrated the hard-fought triumph.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 280 | 4 | 1 | 134.9 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 276 | 1 | 2 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrum Brown | QB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 33 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 11 | 13 | 1.2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 28 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 69 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 77 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel Hight | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 63 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

