NFL Final Intelligence

DAL 2-3
20 – 28
FINAL
NYG 3-1

Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants β€” Recap

September 13, 2026  Β· MetLife Stadium  Β· View Preview

πŸ“°Game Recap

The New York Giants opened their season with a strong offensive performance, securing a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback Jaxson Dart orchestrated a highly efficient game plan, consistently keeping the Cowboys at bay and negating Dallas's home-field advantage throughout the contest.

New York struck first, taking a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter on a 3-yard run by Cam Skattebo. Dallas responded in the second quarter, evening the score when Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb for a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Giants quickly regained control, however, with Dart finding Isaiah Likely for a 15-yard score, sending New York into halftime with a 14-7 advantage.

The Giants extended their lead further in the third quarter when Dart again targeted Likely, this time for a 2-yard touchdown pass that pushed the score to 21-7. While the Cowboys answered with a 1-yard Javonte Williams rush, keeping the deficit at seven, New York refused to relinquish momentum. Dart delivered his third touchdown pass of the day in the fourth quarter, a 9-yard strike to Devin Singletary, effectively sealing the outcome by making it 28-14. Dallas managed a late 17-yard touchdown reception by Javonte Williams, but a failed extra point attempt left them eight points short, unable to overcome the consistent Giants' scoring.

Ultimately, New York's balanced offensive attack, anchored by Dart's precision passing and the reliable hands of Likely, provided enough firepower to maintain a comfortable lead despite the Cowboys' attempts to rally. This decisive road victory moved the New York Giants to 1-0 on the season, while the Dallas Cowboys fell to 0-1, failing to capitalize on the perceived home-field edge that SportsFBI's pregame model had highlighted.

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How the Prediction Fared

⚑ Upset

Pregame, the market favored the Dallas Cowboys (-130, 54% implied) over the New York Giants. Final: the New York Giants won 28–20, pulling off the upset.

⚑ Model Missed

SportsFBI's model favored the Dallas Cowboys (56% confidence). Final: the New York Giants won 28–20, missing the call.

Standouts

Jaxson Dart
Passing
23/29, 230 YDS, 3 TD
Cam Skattebo
Rushing
18 CAR, 81 YDS, 1 TD
Isaiah Likely
Receiving
8 REC, 78 YDS, 2 TD

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Linescore

1234 T
DAL 0 7 7 6 20
NYG 7 7 7 7 28

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