Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
21
FINAL
37
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive season opener, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 37-21, showcasing their potential for the 2026 campaign. With both teams looking to set the tone for the year, the Giants made a strong statement on their home turf.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart was the standout performer for New York, throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the offense. Jalin Hyatt added to the air attack with 83 receiving yards, creating mismatches that the Cowboys struggled to contain throughout the game. Meanwhile, Dallas found limited success on the ground, with Javonte Williams managing just 46 rushing yards in a game where the Giants' defense controlled the pace.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Jason Pinnock recording five total tackles, two of which were interceptions—crucial turnovers that significantly shifted momentum. Brian Burns also made his mark with two sacks, putting pressure on the Cowboys' offense and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pinnock's first interception set up a quick touchdown, giving the Giants a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 18 | 251 | 3 | 1 | 133.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 16 | 212 | 1 | 3 | 47.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Jefferson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

