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Jerry Jones comments on Cowboys' loss to Giants in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jerry Jones comments on Cowboys' loss to Giants in season opener

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants in their season opener on Sunday Night Football. Following the defeat, owner Jerry Jones referenced recent Super Bowl teams that also lost their opening games, suggesting a potential for improvement as the season progresses. Jones highlighted past successes of teams that rebounded from similar starts, including the 1993 Cowboys, who started 0-2 yet went on to win the Super Bowl. The Cowboys now prepare for their home opener against the Washington Commanders, aiming for a turnaround after two consecutive seasons without playoff appearances.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lost 28-20 to the Giants in Week 1.
•Jerry Jones referenced teams that rebounded from opening losses.
•1993 Cowboys started 0-2 but won the Super Bowl.
•Next game is against the Washington Commanders.
•Dallas has a history of missing playoffs after Week 2 losses.

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9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones sends message about Cowboys after opening loss to Giants

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The Dallas Cowboys opened their season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, and by Tuesday, Jerry Jones had a pair of precedents ready in comments relayed by The Athletic’s Jon Machota. One came from last season’s title game and the other from his own trophy case. “The two […] The post Jerry Jones sends message about Cowboys after opening loss to Giants appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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