Cowboys fall 28-20 to Giants in NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants in their 2026 NFL season opener on September 13. The Cowboys struggled with unforced errors and defensive issues throughout the game. Dak Prescott threw one interception, and despite scoring touchdowns on every second-half possession, the Cowboys could not overcome their first-half mistakes. Key plays included a dropped pass by George Pickens and a crucial penalty by Javonte Williams that led to a missed extra point.
- •Cowboys scored touchdowns on all second-half possessions.
- •Prescott threw an interception just before halftime.
- •Javonte Williams taunted after scoring, leading to a missed extra point.
- •Cowboys committed multiple penalties and allowed key touchdowns in soft coverage.
- •Cam Skattebo recovered his own fumble, keeping a crucial drive alive.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Four Downs: The 4 pivotal plays that determined Cowboys’ 28-20 loss to Giants
"The Cowboys opened their 2026 NFL season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on SNF. Here are the 4 most pivotal downs that unraveled it all.
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