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Jerry Jones was 'nervous' before Cowboys played Giants – he was right to be

Prior to their opening game on Sunday Night Football, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones conceded he felt anxious and uncertain about his squad's readiness, even expressing that he would welcome a single-point victory against the New York Giants. Those pregame apprehensions proved well-founded as Dallas fell 28-20 on the road, leaving the franchise with immediate concerns following their disappointing previous campaign in 2025.

The contest launched John Harbaugh's tenure as New York's head coach with a headline upset, driven by Jaxson Dart, whose mobility and offensive production overwhelmed the Cowboys' defense under Christian Parker. Dallas faltered particularly during a late first-half two-minute drill, failing to counter the Giants' tactical approach and dropping their initial Week 1 matchup by eight points.