started · updated
New York Giants defeat Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in Week 1
The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in their Week 1 Sunday Night Football matchup at MetLife Stadium. The victory marked a successful debut for new Giants head coach John Harbaugh.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart led the offense with 230 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 23 of 29 attempts. Key contributors included running back Cam Skattebo, who scored a touchdown and gained 81 yards, and tight end Isaiah Likely, who caught two touchdown passes. The Giants' defense and offense maintained control, converting nine of eleven third-down attempts.
The Cowboys' performance was marked by disciplinary issues and missed opportunities. A costly taunting penalty on running back Javonte Williams following a touchdown run limited the team's ability to secure an extra point, leaving the score an eight-point gap. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams but also suffered an interception. The Cowboys' defense struggled to contain the Giants' offensive drives, particularly during critical momentum shifts in the first half.
Entities
Brian Burns · CeeDee Lamb · Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Jaxson Dart · John Harbaugh · MetLife Stadium · New York Giants