Giants rout Cowboys 28-20 in penalty-laden season opener
The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 on 11 September at the Meadowlands, with quarterback Jaxson Dart throwing three touchdowns, according to game reports. Pro Football Focus later assigned mixed grades, highlighting Dart’s strong performance and several defensive standouts.
Earlier coverage from Dallas News described the Cowboys' revamped defense as failing to pressure the quarterback and the offense as hampered by penalties and turnovers. Yahoo Sports also reported the win came as Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a concussion in his debut.