Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
31
FINAL
48
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive season opener, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 48-31, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for the 2026 season. With both teams eager to start strong, the Giants' victory not only earns them bragging rights but also puts them in the early conversation as contenders in the NFC.
Jaxson Dart was nothing short of spectacular for New York, throwing for 387 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers delivered a standout performance in the receiving corps, racking up 157 yards and finding the end zone, making him a constant threat throughout the game. For Dallas, Javonte Williams was a bright spot on the ground, amassing 146 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Giants' aerial attack.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, most notably Tyler Nubin's two interceptions which thwarted any potential comeback from the Cowboys. Although Quinnen Williams was a force for Dallas with his five tackles and two sacks, his efforts couldn't compensate for the lack of stops against a high-flying Giants offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Nubin's first interception led to a quick touchdown, giving New York a decisive lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 387 | 4 | 2 | 116.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 28 | 11 | 39% | 190 | 2 | 3 | 47.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 146 | 9.1 | 19 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | 9 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 98 | 2 | 67 | 2 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 65 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 81 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 21 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 58 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

