Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
14
FINAL
43
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 performance, the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 43-14, kicking off the 2026 season with a dominant display. With both teams looking to make an early statement, the Giants proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the NFC East.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for an impressive 319 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision. Running back Cam Skattebo was a force on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards, while wide receiver Malik Nabers added to the offensive fireworks with 123 receiving yards, making for a well-rounded attack that kept the Cowboys’ defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, applying pressure and limiting the Cowboys' scoring opportunities throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when New York's defense stifled a Cowboys drive, leading to a critical turnover that shifted momentum firmly in the Giants' favor. With Cobie Durant leading the Cowboys with seven tackles, it was clear that the Dallas defense struggled to contain the explosive New York offense, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 42 | 28 | 67% | 319 | 3 | 0 | 113.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 180 | 2 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 26 | 141 | 5.4 | 23 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 46 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 9 | 123 | 13.7 | 28 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 2 | 2 | 5 | 48 |

