Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants did not mess around on Sunday night, limiting Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys to only two second-half possessions to lock down a huge 28-20 Week 1 home victory. This wasn’t some fluke either, the Giants, who were narrow 3-point underdogs, got their season started hot in what turned into a fiery NFC East battle.
Giants Take Control With Clock-Crunching Drives
Man, this game had some serious heat from the jump. Both teams were eager to get an early leg up after splitting last season’s head-to-head matchups 1-1, even though neither squad made the postseason. The Cowboys finished last year second in the division at 7-9, with the Giants last at 4-13. New York kicked things off with a bang after a quick Dallas three-and-out, eating up the clock on a 6:13 drive that ended with Cam Skattebo finding the end zone on a 3-yard run. Dallas responded in the second quarter when Prescott led an 85-yard drive, connecting with CeeDee Lamb for their first score. It went tit-for-tat for a bit, with New York’s Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbling and Prescott throwing an interception on the very next possession. But the Giants still found the final score of the half, a 15-yard connection between Dart and Isaiah Likely, taking a 14-7 lead.
Second Half Domination and a Legendary Return
The Giants just kept grinding in the second half. To open the third, they chewed up nearly seven minutes before Dart found Likely again for another score. Prescott and the Cowboys fought back with a Javonte Williams rushing touchdown. But New York was relentless, milking the clock for another 8:11 possession in the fourth quarter, which led to a Devin Singletary receiving touchdown, putting the Giants up 28-14. Dallas tried to stage a comeback with another quick Prescott-to-Williams touchdown, but the Giants converted on crucial third downs and ran down the clock like pros to secure the win. Off the field, it was awesome to see Giants’ legendary wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. back at MetLife Stadium, suited up in red, white, and blue for the first time since 2018. He didn’t see the field, but former Giants wideout Darius Slayton was quoted saying Beckham Jr. “still has juice” and “can still play for sure.”
Next up, New York heads west for a Monday night showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Cowboys will host the Washington Commanders next Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Early season wins in the division are massive, and this Week 1 shocker just threw the NFC East into pure chaos. Can’t wait to see how these teams follow it up!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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