Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
35
FINAL
51
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants took down the Dallas Cowboys, securing a convincing 51-35 victory at home. Both teams aimed to start the 2026 season on a high note, but it was the Giants who established dominance early in the contest.
Dak Prescott of the Cowboys put on a stellar offensive display, throwing for an impressive 473 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent. However, it was the Giants’ Breece Hall who led the rushing attack with 79 yards, complementing the aerial assault. CeeDee Lamb also shone brightly for Dallas, racking up 216 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, Korie Black was the standout for New York, intercepting two passes that proved crucial in stopping Dallas' momentum. The Giants' ability to create turnovers was a key turning point in the game, as they capitalized on Prescott's mistakes to maintain their lead. With both teams displaying offensive fireworks, the Giants' defensive plays ultimately sealed the deal, allowing them to hold off a late Cowboys surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 473 | 4 | 5 | 95.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 230 | 2 | 0 | 135.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | -6 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 216 | 27.0 | 40 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 66 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 39 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

