Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
36
FINAL
56
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 56-36 at home, setting the tone for the 2026 campaign. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for three touchdowns while orchestrating a potent offense. Cam Skattebo stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up an impressive 319 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive speed and agility. For Dallas, Dak Prescott put up a valiant effort with 367 passing yards and CeeDee Lamb delivering a stellar performance with 156 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Giants.
Defensively, the Giants found key moments to turn the tide in their favor. Arvell Reese's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive from the Cowboys and swinging momentum back to New York. The Giants' defensive unit may not have racked up overwhelming stats, but they made the crucial plays when it mattered most, securing the victory and starting their season on a high note.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 37 | 22 | 59% | 367 | 3 | 3 | 86.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 150 | 3 | 0 | 132.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 319 | 18.8 | 150 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 79 | 5.6 | 28 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 156 | 19.5 | 25 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 42 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 55 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 28 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl Worley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

