Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
20
FINAL
28
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20, setting the tone for the 2026 campaign. Both teams entered the game looking to establish early dominance, but it was the Giants who came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdown passes, proving to be a key factor in the victory. Cam Skattebo added a solid ground game with 81 rushing yards, while Isaiah Likely was a reliable target, racking up 78 receiving yards and contributing to the Giants' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by Jevon Holland's interception that halted a Cowboys drive in the second half. Tremaine Edmunds anchored the defense with seven total tackles, consistently stepping up to limit the Cowboys' offensive opportunities. The game turned decisively in the Giants' favor during a critical fourth-quarter stand, allowing them to hold off Dallas and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 23 | 230 | 3 | 0 | 134.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 22 | 175 | 2 | 1 | 84.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

