The story

The Dallas Cowboys lost their 2026 season opener to the New York Giants 28-20 on Sunday, despite entering the game as 3-point favorites. Dak Prescott struggled throughout, finishing with 175 passing yards, 14 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. His second-quarter interception helped the Giants take a 14-7 lead, and he finished with an 84.8 passer rating.

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered a strong performance, completing 79.3% of his passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns with a 134.2 passer rating. The second-year quarterback also added 54 rushing yards. Dallas struggled to generate consistent offense, running just 52 offensive plays. CeeDee Lamb finished with five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown, while George Pickens managed three catches for 28 yards.

Prescott's 175 passing yards marked his lowest total in a full game since Dec. 17, 2023, when he threw for 134 yards against the Buffalo Bills. The performance came after an offseason of high expectations for Prescott and the Cowboys. Prescott canceled his wedding to longtime girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos in April 2026, and the couple is no longer together.