Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
51
FINAL
13
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the New York Giants with a final score of 51-13. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Cowboys' offensive firepower and set the tone for their 2026 campaign, as they look to build momentum early in the season.
Jalen Hurts was the standout star for Dallas, throwing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite passing ability. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs dominated on the ground, racking up 163 rushing yards, while Michael Wilson contributed significantly with 92 receiving yards. The Cowboys' offense was relentless, effectively dismantling the Giants' defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally impressive, highlighted by Zyon McCollum's game-changing performance with three interceptions. Jakobe Thomas led the team with five total tackles, ensuring the Giants' drives were consistently stifled. The turning point came when McCollum's first interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of the Cowboys and leaving the Giants struggling to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 31 | 20 | 334 | 4 | 1 | 126.8 |
| Phil Simms | QB | 33 | 13 | 223 | 1 | 3 | 35.2 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 163 | 10.2 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Tiki Barber | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Dez Bryant | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tiki Barber | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Carson | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed tall-jones | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 52 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

