Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
21
FINAL
49
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the New York Giants secured a decisive 49-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams eager to start the year on a high note, the Giants showcased their offensive firepower, setting the tone for what could be a promising campaign.
Quarterback Jared Goff led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 312 yards and five touchdowns, establishing himself as a force early in the season. On the receiving end, Rashid Shaheed made his presence felt with 142 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Cowboys' secondary to make big plays. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs stood out for Dallas with a staggering 280 rushing yards, but the Cowboys couldn't capitalize on his efforts.
Defensively, the Giants were bolstered by Foyesade Oluokun, who recorded seven total tackles, helping to stifle the Cowboys' offensive momentum. The game's turning point came when Goff connected for a critical touchdown just before halftime, extending the Giants' lead to 28-14 and shifting the pressure squarely onto Dallas. Although the Cowboys fought hard in the second half, they could not recover from that momentum swing, allowing New York to coast to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 22 | 21 | 312 | 5 | 1 | 139.3 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 9 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 51.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 33 | 280 | 8.5 | 3 | 69 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 189 | 11.1 | 2 | 97 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

