Cowboys' defense struggles in ongoing game against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys faced significant defensive challenges during their game against the New York Giants on September 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys' defense appeared unprepared, as they repeatedly failed to maintain assignment discipline, which allowed Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart to exploit gaps for substantial gains. Various issues, including poor reactions to read options and soft coverage leading to easy completions for Giants receivers, contributed to the defensive woes. The Cowboys must address these issues moving forward to realign expectations for their revamped defense.
- •Cowboys' defense struggled against the Giants in ongoing game.
- •Issues included lack of discipline and poor coverage.
- •Giants capitalized on Cowboys' mistakes for big plays.
- •Dallas needs to make adjustments to regain competitiveness.
- •Game continues with ongoing implications for NFC East standings.
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