Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
35
FINAL
52
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive offensive showdown, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 52-35 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to set the tone for the year, the Giants proved to be the more dominant force, showcasing their firepower and depth throughout the game.
Jaxson Dart had a standout performance for the Giants, throwing for an impressive 444 yards and five touchdowns, making him the centerpiece of New York's offensive strategy. Malik Nabers was his favorite target, racking up 217 receiving yards and scoring multiple times, while Cam Skattebo contributed on the ground with 51 rushing yards, adding another layer to the Giants' multifaceted attack.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by Brian Burns, who recorded two sacks to disrupt the Cowboys' passing game. Tyler Nubin led the team with six total tackles, helping to contain Dallas’ offense when it mattered most. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Dart connected with Nabers for a 75-yard touchdown, giving the Giants a lead they never relinquished.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 444 | 5 | 1 | 129.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 345 | 4 | 1 | 117.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | — | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 10 | 217 | 21.7 | 85 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 24 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 44 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 73 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 40 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

