New York
Giants
2-5
31
FINAL
6
Dallas
Cowboys
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants toppled the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 31-6 in Week 8 of the 2028 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Giants showcased their dominance, leaving the Cowboys struggling to find answers on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, making his mark as a key playmaker. Malik Nabers was Dart's favorite target, racking up an impressive 151 receiving yards, while the Giants' offense efficiently moved the ball down the field, capitalizing on their opportunities.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Arvell Reese notching eight total tackles and D.J. Reader contributing 1.5 sacks, creating havoc in the backfield. The game shifted decisively in the second quarter when the Giants forced a critical turnover, turning the momentum squarely in their favor. This defensive prowess, coupled with their offensive efficiency, made it clear that the Giants are a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 20 | 87% | 286 | 3 | 0 | 158.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 42 | 23 | 55% | 241 | 0 | 0 | 71.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 51 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 19 | 46 | 2.4 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 151 | 21.6 | 66 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 10 | 104 | 10.4 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Duane Drayton | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rohan Jones | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mark Redman | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick McMorris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Devonshire | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brennan Jackson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 32 |

