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Jerry Jones reflects on 1993 Cowboys after opening loss to Giants

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Jerry Jones reflects on 1993 Cowboys after opening loss to Giants

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys began the 2026 NFL season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 13. Jerry Jones compared this year's team to the 1993 Cowboys, who also started 0-2 before rebounding to finish 12-4 and win the Super Bowl. Jones expressed disappointment in the season opener, highlighting issues with defensive communication and offensive execution. He emphasized the need to address these problems going forward as the Cowboys prepare for upcoming games. Dallas aims to build on a later victory against Washington to improve their record to 1-1.

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•Dallas lost 28-20 to New York in their season opener.
•Jerry Jones referenced the 1993 Cowboys and their recovery from an 0-2 start.
•The Cowboys struggled with defensive communication and offensive mistakes in the loss.
•Jones remains optimistic after Dallas' subsequent win against Washington.
•Dallas aims to address identified issues in upcoming games.

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Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos How the Cowboys turned a slow start into a championship season Jerry Jones pointed to the 1993 Cowboys after Dallas opened 2026 with a 28-20 loss to the Giants. That team lost its first 2 games while star running back Emmitt Smith was absent during a contract dispute. Smith returned, and Dallas finished 12-4…
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