Cowboys at Giants
New York Giants 38, Dallas Cowboys 33 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Cowboys 33 1 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Giants 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJ.J. McCarthy 302 yds passingJavonte Williams 59 yds rushingCalvin Austin 107 yds receivingJason Pinnock 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 155 · 413Passing yards 89 · 355Rushing yards 66 · 58Completions 5/15 · 21/40Yards per carry 8.3 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 38-33 at MetLife Stadium. Both teams entered the contest eager to establish momentum for the 2026 season, but it was the Giants who ultimately secured the victory in a hard-fought battle.
Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy shone in the spotlight, throwing for 302 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Calvin Austin made a significant impact with 107 receiving yards. The Dallas Cowboys relied on the ground game led by Javonte Williams, who rushed for 59 yards, but the Giants' air attack proved too potent to counter.
Defensively, the Giants were able to create critical stops, with Abdul Carter registering a key sack that helped shift the momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McCarthy orchestrated a decisive drive, showcasing both his poise and precision, ultimately sealing the victory for New York.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 5/15 | 33% | 110 | 1 | 1 | 54.8 |
| Giants | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 20/39 | 51% | 302 | 2 | 1 | 83.4 |
| Phillip Dorsett IIWR | 1/1 | 100% | 46 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 16 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Calvin AustinWR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 21 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 59 | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 51 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Phillip Dorsett IIWR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist LiufauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. LockeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shemar James SrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Giants | |||||
| Jason PinnockSS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 3 | 53 |
| Giants | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 5 | 49 |