Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
6
FINAL
73
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the New York Giants crushed the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 73-6 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. With both teams eager to start the season on a high note, the Giants sent a clear message about their championship aspirations while the Cowboys will need to regroup quickly after this humbling defeat.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 365 yards and an incredible eight touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. He also added 31 rushing yards to his impressive performance, while Theo Johnson emerged as his primary target, racking up 150 receiving yards. The Giants' offense was relentless, leaving the Cowboys' defense scrambling throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Giants turned the tide with a commanding performance, highlighted by Jevon Holland's three interceptions that stifled any hope for a Cowboys comeback. Tremaine Edmunds led the team in tackles with four, contributing to a defensive effort that kept Dallas from finding any rhythm. The game-changing moment came early in the second quarter when Holland's second interception led to a quick score, firmly putting the Giants in control and setting the tone for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 27 | 16 | 365 | 8 | 1 | 127.7 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 13 | 166 | 1 | 8 | 26.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 3 | 66 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 10 | 57 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

