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Cowboys lose to Giants 28-20: Christian Parker defense no stop for Jaxson Dart

The New York Giants kicked off their 2026 campaign in style on Sunday night, earning a 28-20 home victory over the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. The Week 1 triumph marked a successful debut for John Harbaugh at the helm of the franchise, while rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.

helped keep the offense in control throughout the contest.

Dallas struggled mightily on the other side of the ball, as a retooled defensive unit overseen by coordinator Christian Parker surrendered steady yardage and collapsed during a critical first-half two-minute stretch. The lackluster showing confirmed pregame apprehensions expressed by team owner Jerry Jones, following an underwhelming 2025 campaign that already had the organization under heavy scrutiny.