Giants beat Cowboys 28-20 amid questionable play involving Cam Skattebo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The New York Giants opened their season with a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2026. The game featured Cam Skattebo's return from injury, highlighted by an early touchdown run where he celebrated with a backflip. Controversy arose with an uncalled punch to Skattebo's kidney and another incident where he suffered a bloody nose from an apparent facemask. Despite these moments, he continued to play and led the team in rushing. The Giants look to build on this performance in their next game against the Rams.
- •Giants defeat Cowboys 28-20 in season opener at MetLife Stadium.
- •Cam Skattebo scores a touchdown and leads in rushing yards.
- •Controversial incidents involving uncalled penalties spark discussion.
- •Skattebo returns after significant injury struggles from last season.
- •Giants prepare to face the Rams in Week 2.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Did Refs Miss Cheap Shot? Cowboys Player Seen Punching Cam Skattebo in Kidney
"Cam Skattebo made his highly anticipated return to the field during the New York Giants’ matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. With Skattebo back in action, the Giants opened their season with an impressive 28-20 victory at MetLife Stadium. However, the game also drew attention to questionable moments involving Skattebo that went uncalled. Cam Skattebo cheap […] The post Did Refs Miss Cheap Shot? Cowboys Player Seen Punching Cam Skattebo in Kidney appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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