Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
52
FINAL
21
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys kicked off the 2026 season with a commanding 52-21 victory over the New York Giants. With both teams eager to make a statement in Week 1, the Cowboys showcased their offensive firepower and set the tone for the season ahead.
Leading the charge for Dallas was running back Javonte Williams, who racked up an impressive 143 rushing yards and found the end zone, while quarterback Dak Prescott contributed with 121 passing yards. Wide receiver KaVontae Turpin added a solid performance with 55 receiving yards, but it was the Cowboys' ground game that truly dominated the day.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Dee Winters recording two sacks that disrupted the Giants' rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when the Cowboys' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the win. Despite the Giants’ efforts, including two passing touchdowns from Jaxson Dart, they couldn't keep pace with Dallas’ explosive attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 11 | 8 | 121 | 2 | 1 | 110.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 11 | 118 | 2 | 1 | 84.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 92 | 5.8 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 65 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

