Dallas Cowboys lose season opener to New York Giants 28-20
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

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.
- •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
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A Smith sends message gloating to Dallas Cowboys fans after loss to the Giants
"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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