Stephen Jones points to interception as key moment in Cowboys' loss to Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones reflected on the team's season-opening 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, identifying a critical interception by Dak Prescott just before halftime as the turning point. With the game tied at 7-7, Prescott's throw intended to reach the sideline fell short and was intercepted by Giants safety Jevon Holland. This play allowed the Giants to score just before halftime, taking a 14-7 lead into the break. Following the interception, Dallas struggled offensively, managing only two second-half drives. Jones emphasized that a halftime lead could have changed the game's momentum.
- •The Cowboys lost 28-20 to the Giants in Week 1 of the NFL season.
- •Dak Prescott threw a pivotal interception before halftime, leading to a Giants touchdown.
- •Stephen Jones believes a halftime lead could have altered the game outcome.
- •Dallas only had two offensive drives in the second half.
- •Prescott faced pressure when he threw the interception under duress.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — What Stephen Jones saw as 'the real turning point' in Cowboys' Week 1 loss to Giants
"Jones said he felt the Cowboys could have made it a 'different game' if they had gone into halftime with the lead.
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