NFL · Week 1 · Recap
Giants Beat Cowboys 28-20 as Jaxson Dart Throws 3 Touchdowns
The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in NFL Week 1 action.
Giants led 14-7 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: the Giants outscored their opponent 7-0.
The Giants move to 1-0, while the Cowboys fall to 0-1.
Top performers
Dak Prescott (DAL, QB): 22/34, 175 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Javonte Williams (DAL, RB): 12 CAR, 41 YDS, 1 TD
CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR): 5 REC, 44 YDS, 1 TD
Jaxson Dart (NYG, QB): 23/29, 230 YDS, 3 TD
Cam Skattebo (NYG, RB): 18 CAR, 81 YDS, 1 TD
Isaiah Likely (NYG, TE): 8 REC, 78 YDS, 2 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:40NYGCam Skattebo 3 Yd Rush0-7
- Q2 5:44DALCeeDee Lamb 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott7-7
- Q2 0:20NYGIsaiah Likely 15 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart7-14
- Q3 6:59NYGIsaiah Likely 2 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart7-21
- Q3 0:37DALJavonte Williams 1 Yd Rush14-21
- Q4 7:26NYGDevin Singletary 9 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart14-28
- Q4 5:21DALJavonte Williams 17 Yd pass from Dak Prescott20-28
Team stats
| DAL | NYG | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 244 | 394 |
| First downs | 21 | 29 |
| Third down | 8-11 | 9-11 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 23:20 | 36:40 |