Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
10
FINAL
36
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2026 season, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 36-10. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Giants' dominance as they set the tone for the year, while the Cowboys will need to regroup quickly to avoid a rocky start.
Quarterback Joe Milton was the standout for New York, throwing for an impressive 331 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. His top target, Malik Nabers, had a breakout game with 126 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Giants' drive alive. Antonio Gibson contributed on the ground with 75 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Cowboys' defense guessing.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Brian Burns leading the charge with 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Cowboys' offensive rhythm. Deonte Banks added an interception, further solidifying New York's control of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Milton connected for two quick touchdowns, putting the Giants ahead 21-3 and forcing Dallas to play catch-up the rest of the way.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 39 | 27 | 69% | 331 | 4 | 0 | 129.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 259 | 1 | 1 | 73.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 17 | 75 | 4.4 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 9 | 126 | 14.0 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 53 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Houston IV | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maurice Hurst | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 |

