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Cowboys face scrutiny after loss to Giants in Week 1 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:18 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Cowboys face scrutiny after loss to Giants in Week 1 matchup

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 28-20 in Week 1, highlighted by COO Stephen Jones’ comments on being ‘out-physicaled’. Coach Brian Schottenheimer is under pressure to respond to the defeat and has found himself a topic of discussion due to his unique fashion choice of using three pens tucked in his visor. Schottenheimer claims the pens are organized by color to aid in play calling. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns but was outperformed by Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. The Cowboys will look for redemption against the Los Angeles Rams on September 21.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lose 28-20 to Giants in Week 1.
•Stephen Jones claims the team was ‘out-physicaled’.
•Brian Schottenheimer's visor pens spark social media reactions.
•Dak Prescott had 175 passing yards and two touchdowns.
•Next game is against the Los Angeles Rams on September 21.

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12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer to visor pen memes

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys were “out-physicaled” by the New York Giants in a 28-20 Week 1 loss according to COO Stephen Jones that has coach Brian Schottenheimer and his staff racking their brains for solutions. Schottenheimer, known for his at-times unique fashion sense that was once blasted by Colin Cowherd , was seen with three pens tucked under his […] The post Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer to visor pen memes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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