Dallas Cowboys lose season opener to New York Giants 28-20

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Dallas Cowboys lose season opener to New York Giants 28-20
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys dropped their season opener against the New York Giants, finishing 28-20. Despite expectations as favorites, the Cowboys struggled offensively, unable to recover from a 14-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for three touchdowns against a revamped Cowboys defense. Analyst Stephen A. Smith expressed satisfaction in his pregame prediction, mocking Cowboys fans in a postgame video. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the team's poor performance and called the game a humbling experience. Next, the Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders in an effort to secure their first win of the season.

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  • Cowboys lose to Giants 28-20 in opening game
  • Jaxson Dart passed for 230 yards and three touchdowns
  • Cowboys defense struggled despite offseason upgrades
  • Stephen A. Smith taunts Cowboys fans after the game
  • Next game for Cowboys is against the Washington Commanders
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  • 6:03 PMYahoo SportsStephen A Smith sends message gloating to Dallas Cowboys fans after loss to the Giants
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The Dallas Cowboys’ opening game loss to the New York Giants led to an array of thoughts from NFL analysts, including Stephen A. Smith.

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