New York
Giants
0-0
33
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Dallas Cowboys held off the New York Giants with a final score of 41-33. This matchup marked the beginning of the 2027 season, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year in the league. Both teams fought hard, but the Cowboys managed to secure the victory at home.
Jaxson Dart was the standout performer for the Giants, throwing for an impressive 409 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Malik Nabers also had a spectacular game, racking up 194 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Dart. Despite the Giants' offensive firepower, it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain the Cowboys, but Kayvon Thibodeaux made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' offense executed a crucial drive, effectively draining the clock and sealing the win. While the Giants' defense recorded notable stats, including an interception from Greg Newsome II, it was the Cowboys who capitalized on their opportunities to take the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 50 | 30 | 409 | 3 | 3 | 81.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 54 | 28 | 363 | 3 | 3 | 68.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 14 | 44 | 3.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 11 | -11 | -1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 11 | 194 | 17.6 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 2 | 25 | 2 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 57 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

