Giants outscore Cowboys 28-20 in NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The New York Giants achieved a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in their NFL season opener on September 13. The Giants' offense was effective, highlighted by two second-half drives sustaining over eight minutes each. Despite a tied score at the two-minute warning, Dallas faltered with an interception by Dak Prescott following a dropped touchdown opportunity. The Cowboys struggled to contain the Giants' passing and rushing game, resulting in their second consecutive season opening loss against a division rival. Dallas will next face the Washington Commanders, who lost to Philadelphia earlier in the day.
- •Giants score four touchdowns through effective offensive drives.
- •Dak Prescott throws an interception late in the first half.
- •Dallas misses an extra point due to a taunting penalty.
- •Giants leverage their running backs effectively in the game.
- •Next, Cowboys will play against the Washington Commanders.
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"The Cowboys weren't able to adjust to anything the Giants were doing on offense. There's a lot of work to be done.
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