Cowboys struggle in season opener loss to Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants in their season opener on September 15, 2026. The offense and defense both underperformed, as Dak Prescott and Javonte Williams struggled to produce. The Cowboys managed only 8:27 of possession in the second half while also allowing the Giants an 81.8% conversion rate on third downs. Injuries compounded issues, particularly with linebacker DeMarvion Overshown leaving the game with a hamstring problem. Dallas will look to regroup ahead of their Week 2 matchup against Washington.
- •Dak Prescott and Javonte Williams had a lackluster performance
- •Giants controlled possession, limiting Dallas to 8:27 in the second half
- •Cowboys allowed a troubling 81.8% on third downs
- •DeMarvion Overshown left the game with a hamstring injury
- •Dallas faces Washington in Week 2 on September 23.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — By the Numbers: Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams also come up short in Cowboys' Week 1 loss
"Yes, the defense was bad. But the Cowboys offense didn't do much to help themselves either. Dak Prescott and Javonte Williams were notably rusty.
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