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Cowboys news: Dallas fails in opener, manhandled by Giants

The New York Giants kicked off their 2026 campaign in commanding fashion on Sunday night, earning a 28-20 victory against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. The triumph marked a successful debut for John Harbaugh at the helm of the Giants, while also securing the franchise's first Week 1 win since 2022.

Leading the charge on the field was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who claimed his first career win over Dallas by completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three scores, and no turnovers, while also adding 54 rushing yards across 11 attempts.

The outcome silenced the preseason enthusiasm surrounding Dallas, whose revamped defensive unit struggled significantly throughout the contest. Dallas owner Jerry Jones had openly admitted to feelings of anxiety regarding his team's defense prior to kickoff, and those worries materialized as New York consistently dictated the pace.

The division matchup concluded with Dak Prescott and Dart embracing on the field following another frustrating opener for the visiting Cowboys.