Javonte Williams' penalty affects Cowboys in loss to Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. A critical taunting penalty on running back Javonte Williams during a touchdown run hindered the Cowboys' momentum and ultimately impacted their scoring options. Although Williams' touchdown counted, the penalty pushed their extra point attempt back 15 yards, leading to a missed kick by kicker Brandon Aubrey. The Cowboys were unable to recover, failing to adjust defensively in the second half as the Giants secured the win.
- •Cowboys cut Giants' lead to one possession late in the game.
- •Williams received a 15-yard penalty for taunting after his touchdown.
- •Aubrey's missed extra point kept the game at 28-20.
- •Dallas couldn't regain the ball after the missed kick.
- •The Giants celebrated a victory as John Harbaugh begins his tenure.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Javonte Williams' taunting penalty haunts Cowboys in 'SNF' loss to Giants
"A potential Cowboys comeback was disrupted by an unnecessary penalty from Javonte Williams.
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