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Giants beat Cowboys 28-20 in Harbaugh debut

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC · How we work

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Giants Beat Cowboys

Giants beat the Cowboys 28-20 in John Harbaugh’s debut as head coach.
Jaxson Dart threw 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions.
Giants ran 37 rushes for 165 yards while limiting Dallas to 69 rushing yards.
Jevon Holland intercepted Dak Prescott in the second quarter, leading to a Giants touchdown.

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Isaiah Likely Signs

Isaiah Likely signed a three-year, $40 million contract, becoming the league’s fourth-highest-paid tight end.
Likely had never exceeded 500 receiving yards in a season before joining the Giants.
Dan Duggan of The Athletic predicted Likely would be the Giants’ breakout player in 2026.
Malik Nabers returned after tearing his ACL and meniscus on Sept. 28, 2025, prayed before the game.
Coach John Harbaugh jokingly tackled Nabers during the pre-game walkthrough to boost confidence.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, the Dallas Cowboys captured Super Bowl XXVIII, defeating the Buffalo Bills 30-13 and cementing a dynasty under coach Barry Switzer. That season, the Cowboys amassed 5,000 total offensive yards, with quarterback Troy Aikman throwing for 3,554 yards and 25 touchdowns. Similarly, the 2025 Giants, led by new head coach John Harbaugh, overcame the Cowboys 28-20, while rookie tight end Isaiah Likely secured a $40 million deal. The parallel underscores how franchise turnovers and high-value contracts can reshape rivalries, prompting the Giants to pursue sustained playoff contention through 2026.

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Giants Beat Cowboys

Giants beat the Cowboys 28-20 in John Harbaugh’s debut as head coach.
Jaxson Dart threw 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions.
Giants ran 37 rushes for 165 yards while limiting Dallas to 69 rushing yards.
Jevon Holland intercepted Dak Prescott in the second quarter, leading to a Giants touchdown.

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