Cowboys coach Schottenheimer addresses team's opening loss to Giants
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on September 13 at MetLife Stadium. Coach Brian Schottenheimer stated the team did not play to their capabilities, particularly noting the Giants' success in converting 9-of-11 third downs. Despite the defeat, Schottenheimer emphasized that the Cowboys would not panic and seek to improve in upcoming games. The team looks to regroup and focus on their next matchup to bounce back from this performance.
- •Cowboys lost 28-20 to Giants in season opener on September 13.
- •Schottenheimer noted lackluster performance and third-down struggles.
- •Cowboys aim to improve and not panic after the opening defeat.
- •Next matchup presents opportunity for Cowboys to rebound.
- 6:34 AMESPN NFL — Schottenheimer, Cowboys 'not going to panic' after opening loss
"Following a lackluster 28-20 loss to the Giants on Sunday night in New Jersey, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters "we just didn't perform the way we're capable of playing," as New York calmy converted 9-of-11 third-down chances.
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