Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
55
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 55-21. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they looked to set the tone for the year, but it was the Cowboys who flexed their offensive muscle and showcased their depth across the board.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, while Javonte Williams had a remarkable performance on the ground with 228 rushing yards. Jake Ferguson was a reliable target, racking up 95 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Cowboys' explosive offensive output throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with DaRon Bland recording a team-high seven tackles and Kenny Clark applying pressure with 1.5 sacks. Cobie Durant added to the defensive onslaught with an interception that shifted momentum firmly in Dallas's favor. The turning point came early in the second half when a key turnover led to a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game for the Cowboys.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 21 | 265 | 3 | 0 | 130.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 14 | 230 | 1 | 4 | 41.8 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 228 | 12.0 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 10 | 74 | 7.4 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 37 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

