Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
20
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 24-20. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for both teams as they vie for supremacy in the competitive NFC East. The Giants showcased their determination to start the season strong while the Cowboys aimed to establish momentum early.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for 241 yards and connected for three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the offense effectively. Odell Beckham Jr. emerged as his top target, racking up 136 receiving yards and showcasing his big-play ability. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams put in a commendable performance for the Cowboys, rushing for 104 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. D.J. Reader recorded a key sack, and Darnell Savage made a pivotal interception that ultimately sealed the win for New York. With both teams battling fiercely, the Giants’ defense stepped up when it mattered most, making critical stops that allowed them to hold off the Cowboys' late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 28 | 17 | 241 | 3 | 0 | 124.2 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 37 | 17 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 47.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 104 | 6.9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 20 | 43 | 2.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | WILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 37 |

