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Dallas Cowboys struggle defensively in 28-20 loss to Giants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Dallas Cowboys struggle defensively in 28-20 loss to Giants

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 28-20 in their season opener on September 14, 2026, continuing defensive struggles that plagued them last season. The Cowboys' defense, now overseen by coordinator Christian Parker, allowed significant rushing yards and failed to stop the Giants on crucial third downs. Quarterback Dak Prescott led the offense, but turnovers and penalties hampered their performance. Coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasized the need for improvement, citing young players' inexperience as a contributing factor. Following this setback, the Cowboys aim to regroup as they prepare for upcoming games in the 17-game regular season.

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Status Watch

•Cowboys lose to the Giants 28-20 in season opener.
•Defense allowed 165 rushing yards and struggled on third downs.
•Dak Prescott threw for multiple touchdowns despite offensive struggles.
•Team committed nine penalties for 90 yards, impacting game flow.
•Coach Schottenheimer stresses need for improvement after the loss.

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As far as graduations go, the Dallas Cowboys‘ 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants saw them walk across the stage with empty diplomas. That includes defensive coordinator Christian...
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