New York
Giants
1-0
19
FINAL
20
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 20-19, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the season. The stakes were high as both teams sought their first win, making this contest a crucial battle in the NFC East.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge with 176 passing yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. CeeDee Lamb was a standout target, racking up 75 receiving yards, while the Giants’ Cam Skattebo shined on the ground with 118 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
The defensive effort played a pivotal role in this closely contested game, with Rashan Gary making his presence felt by recording two sacks. A crucial moment came late in the fourth quarter when Caleb Downs intercepted a pass, stifling a Giants drive and allowing the Cowboys to maintain their slim lead. Ultimately, it was the combination of timely defense and efficient offense that propelled Dallas to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 176 | 1 | 2 | 62.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 21 | 9 | 43% | 104 | 1 | 1 | 54.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 15 | 118 | 7.9 | 30 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 109 | 6.8 | 31 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Easton Messer | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Easton Messer | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 35 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 |

