In an elite Sunday Night Football matchup, John Harbaugh and his New York Giants brought a game plan that Brian Schottenheimer’s Dallas Cowboys simply could not counter.
John Harbaugh ’s arrival at the New York Giants for this 2026 NFL season had its purposes. His characteristic physical style of play was something the G-Men needed, and eventually they managed to take advantage of it. Brian Schottenheimer , once Sunday Night Football was over, praised the work of his rival, mainly highlighti...
The New York Giants are glad to have Malik Nabers back. The third-year receiver contributed six receptions for 69 yards in New York’s 28-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys. However, it was far from certain that the former rookie-record breaker was going to suit up for Week 1. Nabers tore his ACL last season, and […]
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The Dallas Cowboys defense was clearly not fixed from last season in Week 1, so if Jerry Jones makes a panic trade, it needs to be a blockbuster.
The New York Giants demonstrated their determination with a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, highlighted by the successful comeback of running back Cam Skattebo. However, despite the jaw-dropping comeback, Skattebo was irate after the match and also became a meme. Midway through the tense game, Skattebo’s facemask was grabbed by Cowboys’ star Quinnen Williams, […]
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Quinnen Williams forced the only fumble the Dallas Cowboys recovered Sunday night and was flagged for one of the nine penalties that helped the New York Giants to a 28-20 win at MetLife Stadium. Afterward, one of the Cowboys’ four captains said the defense has to look at itself. “We gotta […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys took possession at their own 16 with 1:50 left in the first half of Sunday night’s 28-20 loss, tied 7-7, having just forced their first turnover of the season. Sixty-one seconds and six plays later, the New York Giants had the ball at midfield and were 29 seconds […]
The John Harbaugh era has officially started at the New York Giants with a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The clash also witnessed a return to the gridiron for Malik Nabers, who was playing his first game since his ACL injury. Though there was some skepticism about whether or not Nabers would suit up […]
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dak Prescott was not sacked once in the Dallas Cowboys‘ 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. Dallas also rushed for 69 yards on 18 carries and averaged 3.8, and Prescott said the line knows which of those numbers matters. “I can tell you our […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dak Prescott was asked what he tells young players after a first NFL game that went the way Sunday’s did for the Dallas Cowboys, who lost 28-20 to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. “I know the way that we approach things. I know that our routine, I know that […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants put the ball on the ground four times and lost it once. The Dallas Cowboys forced all four and came away with one, and Von Miller said that was the difference in a 28-20 loss Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. “We had two good opportunities to get […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — George Pickens dropped two passes in the first half of the Dallas Cowboys‘ 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he is not worried about it. “Early season football is different. You know, it’s unique,” Schottenheimer said. “I mean, you look at […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Caleb Downs played six snaps in the preseason, more than most Dallas Cowboys starters, before starting in the slot Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. The 11th overall pick finished his NFL debut with a sack, a forced fumble, a tackle for loss, and 7 combined tackles in a 28-20 loss to […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Isaiah Likely was targeted 8 times and caught all 8 for a game-high 78 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first game with the New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke said the plan was not a surprise. “We knew what type of game that was going to be, […]
The Dallas Cowboys always generate hype during the offseason, as is typical for the most valuable franchise in sports, but this year felt different. There were no bad optics or tense contract negotiations. The usual bluster surrounding this squad was replaced by genuine optimism and undeniably good vibes. There was little to praise once the […]
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The Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons trade has put the Green Bay Packers in a position where they are too dependent on him to win big games.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker called plays in a live game for the first time Sunday night, and the New York Giants converted 9 of 11 third downs, went 4-for-4 in the red zone, and held the ball for 36:40 in a 28-20 win at MetLife Stadium. Cowboys coach Brian […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker may have fractured his forearm and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has a hamstring injury, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said after Sunday night’s 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. “It looks like from the x-rays here that Hook may have fractured his forearm,” Schottenheimer […]
On Get Up, Tedy Bruschi, Adam Schefter, Rex Ryan and Domonique Foxworth react to the New York Giants’ Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys. 0:00 Giants-Cowboys recap 3:50 Biggest takeaways from the Giants’ win 7:30 What went wrong for the Cowboys? ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN
New York Giants wideout Malik Nabers didn’t put up star-caliber numbers Sunday night, but his performance was one of the most encouraging things to come out of the team’s 28-20 win against the Dallas Cowboys. In his first game back from knee surgery, Nabers hauled in six catches for 69 yards in the victory. In doing so, he proved he was back, healthy and was capable of taking hits after enduring a grueling rehab process. That last aspect was something Nabers was worried about heading into the ...
The Dallas Cowboys got absolutely embarrassed in Week 1 of the 2026 season. Dallas lost 28-20 against New York on Sunday Night Football, immediately falling behind in the NFC East division race. The Cowboys struggled to find a rhythm on offense, and their new-look defense could not make up for it. On one hand, Dallas […]
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New York’s offensive line overhaul got immediate validation Sunday night, and it came from the most unexpected corner of the roster, a rookie making his first career start in primetime. Francis Mauigoa, the Giants’ first-round pick out of Miami, logged 36 pass-blocking snaps against the Cowboys and allowed zero pressures and zero quarterback hits. He’s […]
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Herm Edwards joins SportsCenter to react to NFL Week 1 action. Then, Adam Schefter provides injury updates. 0:00 Cowboys lose to Giants 3:50 Eagles over Commanders 5:37 Assessing the Bears 7:28 Kyler Murray’s injury 8:50 Deshaun Watson’s future 10:00 2-Minute Drill ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NFL #SportsCenter
September 14, 2026 08:10 AM Mike Florio and Chris Simms unpack how John Harbaugh’s physical mindset in training camp proved to be advantageous against the Dallas Cowboys defense, who continue to struggle on that side of the ball.
Another season with high expectations is off to a disappointing start for the Dallas Cowboys. The New York Giants beat the Cowboys 28-20 in a Week 1 NFC East showdown on Sunday Night Football. After ranking dead last in points allowed last year, the Dallas defense looked every bit as vulnerable to start the 2026…
Football is back. It’s always good to say that, and very few things match the excitement of kicking things off on Sunday Night Football. The Dallas Cowboys started off the 2026 season by traveling to Jersey to play the New York Giants. Usually, a Week 1 date with the Giants has meant a good start […]