Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
41
FINAL
52
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 showdown, the New York Giants outlasted the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 52-41. The victory sets a strong tone for the Giants' 2026 season, as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the league. The high-scoring affair showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but ultimately, the Giants emerged victorious on their home turf.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 559 yards and five touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb was his favorite target, racking up 187 receiving yards, while Javonte Williams struggled on the ground with only 25 rushing yards. Despite the Cowboys' offensive explosion, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Giants' relentless scoring.
On the defensive side, the Giants were able to make crucial plays when it mattered most. Javon Bullard's interception provided a key momentum shift, while the Giants' defense managed to contain the Cowboys' ground game, forcing them to rely heavily on the pass. The turning point came late in the game when Bullard's pick set up a touchdown that put the Giants ahead for good, sealing their victory in an electrifying season opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 42 | 25 | 60% | 559 | 5 | 2 | 123.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 319 | 5 | 0 | 146.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 11 | 187 | 17.0 | 71 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 148 | 3 | 99 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 153 | 51.0 | 13 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 15 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bullard | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 57 |

