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'Not our standard': Cowboys have long way to reach Super Bowl expectations

The Dallas Cowboys endured a frustrating start to the 2026 campaign, stumbling to a 28-20 defeat against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Despite lofty offseason expectations framing Dallas as a genuine championship contender, the roster struggled across every phase of the contest.

The defensive unit proved particularly vulnerable against rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart, who dissected the secondary by completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three scores, and no turnovers to secure a debut victory for new Giants head coach John Harbaugh.

Following the opening-week setback, Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer voiced his displeasure with the squad's lackluster execution, emphasizing that the output fell far short of their standards. Quarterback Dak Prescott likewise addressed the offensive shortcomings, acknowledging the adjustments New York made to stifle their game plan as Dallas tries to regroup early in the 17-game slate.