Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
37
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a final score of 37-21. Both teams were eager to start the 2026 season on a high note, but it was the Cowboys who asserted their dominance early on, setting the tone for what could be a promising campaign.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 277 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership. Ricky Pearsall was a standout target, racking up 137 receiving yards, while Christian McCaffrey added a solid 86 rushing yards to keep the Giants' defense on its toes. The explosive offensive performance allowed the Cowboys to build and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Ameer Speed was a standout with two interceptions, effectively stifling any hope of a Giants comeback. The turning point came in the third quarter when Speed's second pick set up another touchdown for Dallas, pushing their lead to an insurmountable margin and sealing the game for the Cowboys.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 277 | 4 | 4 | 94.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 152 | 1 | 4 | 63.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 9 | 83 | 9.2 | 46 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 10 | 137 | 13.7 | 39 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 102 | 3 | 68 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 28 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameer Speed | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

