Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
42
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys opened their 2026 season with a commanding 42-21 victory over the New York Giants, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting campaign. With both teams looking to establish dominance early in the year, the Cowboys showcased their offensive firepower and depth, making a strong statement in Week 1.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for 305 yards and a remarkable five touchdowns, demonstrating his precision and leadership. Jaydon Blue added a solid ground game with 70 rushing yards, while Darius Slayton kept the Giants competitive with 102 receiving yards, but it was clear that the Cowboys' offense was firing on all cylinders.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, highlighted by Malachi Lawrence’s two sacks and Markquese Bell’s seven tackles. The turning point came when Cobie Durant intercepted a pass in the second quarter, halting a Giants drive and shifting momentum firmly in favor of Dallas. With a well-rounded performance on both sides of the ball, the Cowboys proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 23 | 18 | 78% | 305 | 5 | 1 | 140.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 271 | 3 | 1 | 106.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slayton | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 75 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 35 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 14 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 21 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 38 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 33 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 38 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markquese Bell | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

