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Dez Bryant criticizes Cowboys after season-opening loss to Giants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:16 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Dez Bryant criticizes Cowboys after season-opening loss to Giants

Summary

Dez Bryant criticized the Dallas Cowboys following their 28-20 loss to the New York Giants in the season opener on September 14, 2026. Bryant deemed the performance an ‘ugly night’ that highlighted the team’s defensive struggles, allowing the Giants to convert nine of ten third downs and control possession. Despite a second-half effort where the Cowboys scored on both of their touchdowns, defensive lapses and a critical interception from Dak Prescott shifted momentum to New York, who led 14-7 at halftime. Concerns about the effectiveness of the offseason changes to the team's defense were raised in light of the game.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lose 28-20 to Giants in season opener.
•Dez Bryant criticizes defense for lack of execution.
•New York controlled possession for over 36 minutes.
•Dallas scored touchdowns on both second-half possessions.
•Team faces urgency to correct defensive issues quickly.

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8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Dez Bryant Calls Out Cowboys After ‘Ugly, Ugly Night’

What they're saying

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Dez Bryant had little positive to take from the Dallas Cowboys’ season-opening defeat, describing the performance as an ugly night for a team that entered the year with renewed expectations. The 28-20 loss to the New York Giants exposed familiar defensive problems and immediately raised concerns about whether the offseason overhaul had produced meaningful improvement. […] The post Dez Bryant Calls Out Cowboys After ‘Ugly, Ugly Night’ appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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