Dak Prescott explains interception in Cowboys' loss to Giants
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys began the 2026 NFL season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on September 10. Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards and threw two touchdowns. However, a critical interception late in the first half swung momentum in favor of the Giants. With the score tied at 7-7, Prescott attempted a deep pass while under pressure, resulting in a turnover. After the game, he stated he intended to throw the ball out of bounds instead of into the hands of the defense. The Cowboys struggled to recover, despite a late touchdown from Prescott, as the Giants held on for the victory.
- •Cowboys lose 28-20 to Giants in Week 1 of the NFL season.
- •Dak Prescott completed 22 passes for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- •A late-first half interception led to Giants scoring to take the lead.
- •Prescott intended to throw the ball out of bounds during the pick.
- •The Cowboys have to regroup ahead of their next matchup.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Dak Prescott points out 'biggest thing' Giants made to neutralize offense
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Dak Prescott drops blunt explanation for ugly INT
"The Dallas Cowboys lost their season-opening contest against the New York Giants, 28-20, in a game they were playing from behind for the majority of its runtime. Quarterback Dak Prescott, in particular, did not play up to his usual high standards. He completed just 22 of his 34 passes, and while he did throw two touchdowns, that wasn’t enough to […] The post Cowboys news: Dak Prescott points out 'biggest thing' Giants made to neutralize offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The start of the 2026 NFL season did not go according to plan for the Dallas Cowboys. Facing their division rival New York Giants in Week 1 of the new campaign, the Cowboys failed to execute when it mattered the most as they suffered a 28-20 defeat. Quarterback Dak Prescott, in particular, was not at his best — completing just 22 of his 34 passes […] The post Cowboys news: Dak Prescott drops blunt explanation for ugly INT appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:25 AMCowboys news: Dak Prescott points out 'biggest thing' Giants made to neutralize offense
The Dallas Cowboys lost their season-opening contest against the New York Giants, 28-20, in a game they were playing from behind for the majority of its runtime. Quarterback Dak Prescott, in particular, did not play up to his usual high standards. He completed just 22 of his 34 passes, and while he did throw two touchdowns, that wasn’t enough to […] The post Cowboys news: Dak Prescott points out 'biggest thing' Giants made to neutralize offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:24 AMCowboys news: Dak Prescott drops blunt explanation for ugly INT
The start of the 2026 NFL season did not go according to plan for the Dallas Cowboys. Facing their division rival New York Giants in Week 1 of the new campaign, the Cowboys failed to execute when it mattered the most as they suffered a 28-20 defeat. Quarterback Dak Prescott, in particular, was not at his best — completing just 22 of his 34 passes […] The post Cowboys news: Dak Prescott drops blunt explanation for ugly INT appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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