Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
27
FINAL
52
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants toppled the Dallas Cowboys 52-27 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. This victory sets a strong tone for the Giants as they look to build on their momentum in the early stages of the season while the Cowboys aim to regroup after a rough start.
Jaxson Dart was the standout performer for the Giants, throwing for five touchdowns while showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Cam Skattebo complemented the passing attack with a dynamic ground game, rushing for 105 yards. Malik Nabers was a key target, recording 110 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable option for Dart in crucial moments.
Defensively, the Giants disrupted the Cowboys' offense effectively, with Abdul Carter leading the charge with two sacks. Paulson Adebo not only made his presence felt with three total tackles but also secured an interception, highlighting his playmaking ability. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants scored two quick touchdowns, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor and leaving the Cowboys scrambling to keep pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 307 | 3 | 4 | 83.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 296 | 5 | 0 | 133.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 62 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 25 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 15 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 65 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 55 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 26 |

