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Giants rookie Francis Mauigoa shines in Week 1 victory over Cowboys

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Giants rookie Francis Mauigoa shines in Week 1 victory over Cowboys

Summary

The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Rookie offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa played a key role, allowing no pressures on 36 pass blocks, marking the most blocks without pressure by a rookie in Week 1 since 2018. Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns, while tight end Isaiah Likely recorded 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns in his first game with New York. The Giants will face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.

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Status Watch

•Giants outgained Cowboys 394-244 in total yards.
•Giants converted 9 of 11 third downs.
•Jaxson Dart went 23 of 29 passing with 230 yards.
•Isaiah Likely made eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
•New York plays the Rams next week in Los Angeles.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giants Rookie Francis Mauigoa Quietly Made History in Week 1

What they're saying

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The New York Giants have a special talent in offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. The rookie right guard passed his first regular-season game test with flying colors on Sunday, as he helped New York take down the team’s NFC East rivals Dallas Cowboys in a 28-20 win at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The former Miami […] The post Giants Rookie Francis Mauigoa Quietly Made History in Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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