Giants secure 28-20 victory over Cowboys in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in their 2026 season opener at MetLife Stadium. Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with a strong performance, completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. The Giants outgained the Cowboys by 150 yards and dominated time of possession with 13:20. New York's rushing attack was effective, utilizing heavy personnel and an efficient passing game to dictate the flow of the game. The Giants look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchup.
- •Jaxson Dart finishes with 230 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Giants outgain Cowboys by 150 yards.
- •New York controls time of possession with 13:20 advantage.
- •Dart excels on third down with nine completions on 11 attempts.
- •Giants aim to maintain momentum in next matchup.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tales from the Timeline: Giants dominate the Cowboys
"Nick Falato goes through plays from the Giants’ Week 1 victory against Dallas.
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