Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
51
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding start to the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 51-24 in Week 1 action. The game saw Dallas assert its dominance early, setting a high bar for the competition as they look to reclaim their spot in the playoffs this year.
Joe Milton led the Cowboys' aerial assault, throwing for two touchdowns while spreading the ball effectively across his options. However, it was the ground game that truly shined, with Javonte Williams racking up an impressive 129 rushing yards and CeeDee Lamb making waves as a receiver with 154 yards, showcasing the balanced offensive attack that kept the Giants on their heels.
Defensively, the Cowboys were disruptive, highlighted by Von Miller's two sacks, which significantly impacted the Giants' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored two quick touchdowns, stretching their lead and forcing New York to play catch-up for the rest of the game. While Sauce Gardner led the Giants’ defense with five tackles, it was clear that Dallas' relentless pressure and scoring efficiency were the keys to their decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 13 | 275 | 2 | 3 | 55.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 8 | 5 | 167 | 2 | 1 | 106.2 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 10 | 165 | 1 | 1 | 81.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 129 | 8.6 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 |

