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3 Cowboys Week 1 Takeaways: We Got Eberflused on Defense » Inside The Star

Dallas allowed 394 yards and 165 rushing yards as Jaxson Dart led New York to nine third-down conversions and a 31-minute clock edge.

  • On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys opened their season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • Defensive coordinator Christian Parker's unit allowed 394 total yards and 165 rushing yards, with communication breakdowns enabling the Giants to control the ball for more than 36 minutes.
  • Injuries to key starters compounded the loss, with safety Malik Hooker potentially suffering a fractured forearm and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown leaving with a hamstring issue; quarterback Prescott completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards.
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer called the performance "a humbling business" and said "We lost Mile 1 of a 17-mile marathon, and we have to be better." The team failed to generate any play exceeding 17 yards.
  • The Cowboys will host the Washington Commanders next week at AT&T Stadium; defensive tackle Quinnen Williams emphasized the need for internal accountability as the team works to improve quickly and avoid repeating last season's struggles.
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