New York Giants open 2026 season with win over Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The New York Giants started their 2026 NFL season with a 28-20 victory against the Dallas Cowboys. This win marks a notable turnaround from their 2025 season, where they finished last in the NFC East with a record of 4-13. With this victory, the Giants, along with the Raiders, Cardinals, and Jets, are all 1-0 for the first time in NFL history. The Giants are set to return to action on September 21 against the Los Angeles Rams as they aim to improve upon their previous season's performance.
- •Giants defeated Cowboys 28-20 in season opener on September 15.
- •Last season, the Giants finished 4-13 and last in the NFC East.
- •Raiders, Cardinals, Jets, and Giants all 1-0 for the first time in history.
- •Next game for the Giants is September 21 against the Rams.
- •Giants aim for higher NFC East placement than previous years.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants help create a surprising bit of NFL history during week one of 2026/27 season
"The New York Giants kicked off their 2026 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys, picking up a key win. The Giants had a difficult 2025 campaign, which saw them finish bottom of the NFC East with a record of 4-13.
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