Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
17
FINAL
48
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 performance, the New York Giants triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 48-17. This victory sets a strong tone for the Giants as they kick off their 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a division rival.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for an impressive 466 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. His favorite target, Malik Nabers, was a standout receiver, racking up 195 yards and contributing significantly to the offensive explosion. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams of the Cowboys managed just 60 rushing yards, struggling to find traction against a relentless Giants defense.
Defensively, the Giants were formidable, with Abdul Carter wreaking havoc on the Cowboys' offense, recording 3.5 sacks and consistently applying pressure on the quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants capitalized on a critical turnover, quickly turning the momentum in their favor. The Cowboys' inability to contain Dart and Nabers proved costly, as the Giants' defense stifled any chance of a comeback, allowing New York to cruise to a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 41 | 34 | 83% | 466 | 5 | 1 | 143.4 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 139 | 1 | 0 | 79.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 53 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 9 | 195 | 21.7 | 100 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 12 | 143 | 11.9 | 32 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Houston IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 32 |

