New York Giants Defeat Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in Season Opener
The Dallas Cowboys opened their 2026 regular season with a 28-20 defeat against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Dallas entered the contest hoping for a fresh start following extensive changes to their defensive scheme.
However the opening matchup exposed recurring issues that hampered the team in previous campaigns. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed clear frustration regarding the squad execution throughout the night.
The Cowboys struggled to establish their own rushing attack while failing to contain New York ground game. Costly mistakes further prevented Dallas from mounting a successful comeback late in the game.
The outcome marked a successful start for new Giants head coach John Harbaugh in his first official regular season game. Both teams now turn their attention to adjusting their game plans ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
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