Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
35
FINAL
35
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants battled to a dramatic 35-35 tie, setting the tone for an exciting 2026 season. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, with neither able to secure a victory in this high-scoring affair.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with an impressive 482 passing yards, demonstrating his ability to air it out, while George Pickens emerged as his favorite target, racking up 149 receiving yards. Jaxson Dart answered back for the Giants with three touchdown passes, highlighting his capability to perform under pressure. Javonte Williams added a solid ground game for Dallas with 65 rushing yards, contributing to the offensive firepower on both sides.
Defensively, the Giants were bolstered by Abdul Carter, who recorded three sacks to disrupt Prescott’s rhythm, while Tyler Nubin tallied a team-high five tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Caelen Carson's interception put the Cowboys in a position to tie the game, showcasing the defensive efforts that ultimately kept the game balanced. As both teams leave this contest with a shared point, the stakes rise for their upcoming matchups.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 45 | 27 | 482 | 3 | 1 | 109.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 22 | 12 | 306 | 3 | 2 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 10 | 26 | 2.6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 9 | 118 | 13.1 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 61 |

