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Dallas Cowboys suffer 28-20 loss to New York Giants in week 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Dallas Cowboys suffer 28-20 loss to New York Giants in week 1

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 28-20 in their season opener at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2026. Following high expectations stemming from a revamped roster and defensive overhaul, the Cowboys faced a harsh reality as they struggled to perform on both sides of the ball. Stephen Jones expressed disappointment on local radio, describing the loss as a 'tough pill to swallow.' Head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the need for a reality check, stating the team must improve. Despite the setback, he emphasized that it is just the start of the season, and there is no need to panic.

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•Cowboys entered 2026 season with high expectations.
•They lost 28-20 to the Giants on September 14.
•Stephen Jones called the loss a 'tough pill to swallow.'
•Brian Schottenheimer noted the team needs a reality check.
•The Cowboys aim to improve as the season progresses.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — “Tough Pill to Swallow”: Jerry Jones’ Son Gets Brutally Honest After Cowboys Embarrassing Week 1 Loss

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Dallas Cowboys were full of optimism from the offseason for this year. While their offense was being led by Dak Prescott, their revamped offense made their confidence bloom really high for this year. But the expectation has taken a major hit at the very beginning of their year against New York Giants, which became a […] The post “Tough Pill to Swallow”: Jerry Jones’ Son Gets Brutally Honest After Cowboys Embarrassing Week 1 Loss appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:15 PM
“Tough Pill to Swallow”: Jerry Jones’ Son Gets Brutally Honest After Cowboys Embarrassing Week 1 Loss
Dallas Cowboys were full of optimism from the offseason for this year. While their offense was being led by Dak Prescott, their revamped offense made their confidence bloom really high for this year. But the expectation has taken a major hit at the very beginning of their year against New York Giants, which became a […] The post “Tough Pill to Swallow”: Jerry Jones’ Son Gets Brutally Honest After Cowboys Embarrassing Week 1 Loss appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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