Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
52
FINAL
27
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 1 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a commanding score of 52-27. This game marked a significant start to the 2026 season, showcasing the offensive prowess of the Cowboys and setting the tone for their campaign ahead.
Dak Prescott was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 396 yards and six touchdowns, leading his team to a decisive victory. On the other side, Cam Skattebo excelled for the Giants, rushing for 148 yards, while Malik Nabers contributed with 146 receiving yards, but their efforts fell short against the explosive Cowboys offense.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. DeMarvion Overshown led the way with 10 total tackles, while Quinnen Williams notched a sack, and DaRon Bland secured an interception, demonstrating a well-rounded performance. The turning point came in the second quarter when Prescott connected for two quick touchdowns, allowing Dallas to build an insurmountable lead that the Giants could not overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 396 | 6 | 1 | 142.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 234 | 1 | 1 | 87.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 148 | 9.3 | 94 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 82 | 1 | 70 | 2 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 128 | 16.0 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 87 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 34 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Houston IV | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Bullard | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 38 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

