Cowboys struggle in 28-20 loss to Giants; Prescott faces fan backlash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys opened their 2026 season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. Quarterback Dak Prescott struggled, throwing for 175 yards and two touchdowns, along with an interception that helped the Giants secure a 14-7 lead. Jaxson Dart, the Giants' quarterback, posted an impressive 230 passing yards and three touchdowns while also contributing 54 rushing yards. Following the game, Cowboys fans voiced frustration with Prescott's performance, questioning his status among NFC East quarterbacks. The Cowboys will look to rebound next Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
- •Cowboys lost to Giants 28-20 in season opener on September 13.
- •Dak Prescott threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception.
- •Jaxson Dart led the Giants with 230 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Dallas ran only 52 offensive plays, limiting star player production.
- •Cowboys face the Washington Commanders next Sunday.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Unacceptable’ – NFL fans call out Dak Prescott after Dallas Cowboys lose first game of the season
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Dak Prescott Needs To Go,’ ‘Worst QB in the Division’ — NFL Fans Reach Breaking Point After Cowboys’ ‘Trash’ Primetime Loss vs. Giants
"There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Dallas Cowboys heading into their 2026 season opener Sunday. However, those expectations took a hit as the Cowboys fell 28-20 to their division rival New York Giants despite entering the game as 3-point favorites.
"Dak Prescott is receiving a fair amount of heat after the Dallas Cowboys lost against the New York Giants. The misery has begun early for the Dallas Cowboys fans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:51 AM‘Unacceptable’ – NFL fans call out Dak Prescott after Dallas Cowboys lose first game of the season
Dak Prescott is receiving a fair amount of heat after the Dallas Cowboys lost against the New York Giants. The misery has begun early for the Dallas Cowboys fans.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:52 AM‘Dak Prescott Needs To Go,’ ‘Worst QB in the Division’ — NFL Fans Reach Breaking Point After Cowboys’ ‘Trash’ Primetime Loss vs. Giants
There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Dallas Cowboys heading into their 2026 season opener Sunday. However, those expectations took a hit as the Cowboys fell 28-20 to their division rival New York Giants despite entering the game as 3-point favorites.
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