Giants at Cowboys
New York Giants 42, Dallas Cowboys 35 · That_One_Madden_League_REGS🔥
Final Score
Giants 42 4 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Cowboys 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJaxson Dart 399 yds passingBreece Hall 71 yds rushingMalik Nabers 208 yds receivingJoey Porter 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 404 · 432Passing yards 389 · 316Rushing yards 15 · 116Completions 18/26 · 21/38Yards per carry 7.5 · 7.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 42-35, showcasing both offensive firepower and resilience. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to set the tone for a promising 2028 season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, amassing an impressive 399 passing yards, while Malik Nabers had a standout performance with 208 receiving yards and a touchdown. Dallas's Darian Mensah kept his team competitive with four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The explosive offenses kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants made key contributions, with Jevon Holland recording six tackles and Abdul Carter notching a sack that proved crucial in halting a Cowboys drive. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Joey Porter intercepted a pass for Dallas, but the Giants' defense held firm in the final moments, ultimately sealing the victory and making a statement for the season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 18/26 | 69% | 399 | 3 | 3 | 110.7 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 21/38 | 55% | 338 | 4 | 2 | 98.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 13 | 71 | 5.5 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 9 | 208 | 23.1 | 25 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 62 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 69 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 31 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 35 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton HoodCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben ParksCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Joey PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon Lee Jr.CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin MooreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick CallowaySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 3 | 49 |