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Giants beat Cowboys 28-20 behind Dart's three TDs

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:42 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in Week 1, marking their first season-opener win in ten years.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Rookie offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa allowed zero pressures or quarterback hits on passing downs.
Tight end Isaiah Likely caught eight passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns, a TE feat not seen since 2009.

History

Historical Context

After the Cowboys have won 11 of the last 12 meetings since 2017, the Giants broke the trend with a 28-20 opening-season victory in 2024, led by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s three touchdowns. The win echoes the Giants’ 2007 playoff upset of Dallas and suggests a possible swing back toward competitive balance in the NFC East.

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Story summary

Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in Week 1, marking their first season-opener win in ten years.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Rookie offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa allowed zero pressures or quarterback hits on passing downs.
Tight end Isaiah Likely caught eight passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns, a TE feat not seen since 2009.

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