Cowboys struggle against Giants in season opener at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys faced the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026. Dallas had difficulty executing offensively, with Dak Prescott averaging just over 5 yards per attempt and the team committing mistakes, including key interceptions. The Cowboys' defense was unable to contain Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, who completed nearly 80 percent of his passes. Coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the lack of preparation for the season opener, leading to a poor performance overall. The Cowboys will need to regroup in practice ahead of their next matchup.
- •Dallas averaged under 3.5 yards per carry on offensive plays.
- •Giants controlled possession for 36 minutes during the game.
- •Cowboys' defense had only two sacks and allowed two touchdowns to Isaiah Likely.
- •Brian Schottenheimer criticized the team's lack of preparation for the opener.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Tim Cowlishaw's Cowboys-Giants report card: Dallas won't go anywhere playing like that
"The Giants obviously have a different team in 2026. We're not so sure about Dallas.
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