Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
27
FINAL
7
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding start to the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants 27-7, asserting their dominance in Week 1. The Cowboys showcased their offensive firepower, setting the tone for what they hope will be a successful campaign.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. His precision and decision-making kept the Giants' defense on their heels, while Cam Skattebo managed to lead New York in rushing with 67 yards, but the lack of offensive balance hindered their efforts. Malik Nabers shone as the top receiver for the Giants, racking up 84 receiving yards but couldn't find the end zone.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, highlighted by Rashan Gary's two sacks that disrupted the Giants' rhythm and forced critical mistakes. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Gary's pressure led to a turnover, allowing Dallas to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Despite a solid performance from Jevon Holland, who recorded four tackles for New York, the Giants couldn't keep up with the Cowboys' offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 18 | 263 | 3 | 1 | 132.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 11 | 6 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 117.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

