The New York Giants social media team took a well-deserved victory lap on Sunday night.
After defeating the Dallas Cowboys 28 to 20 at MetLife Stadium, the Giants official X account posted an image of the NFL Network game preview picks.
Giants organization troll Cowboys as SNF previews failed
Ten analysts made their selections. Nine of them picked the Dallas Cowboys to win. Only Brooke Cersosimo predicted a Giants victory.
The Giants shared this graphic with a simple caption: “u thought?????” The trolling was a direct response to the overwhelming doubt from the national media.
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The Cowboys were widely favored to win this Sunday Night Football matchup, but the Giants had other plans.
Physical New York Giants dominate Cowboys in 28 to 20 season opener
The game started with a shaky Dallas offense. The Giants marched down the field on their opening drive, going 83 yards in 10 plays.
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Jaxson Dart scrambled for 22 yards, and a penalty set up Cam Skattebo for a one yard touchdown run. In the second quarter, the Cowboys tied the game when Dak Prescott found CeeDee Lamb for a short score.
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Dallas had a chance to take the lead just before halftime, but Prescott threw an interception while scrambling. The Giants capitalized immediately, as Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for a touchdown, giving New York a 14 to 7 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, the Giants extended their lead to 21 to 7 on another Dart to Likely score. The Cowboys responded with a 75 yard drive, capped by a Javonte Williams rushing touchdown. In the fourth quarter, the Giants put the game away as Dart found Devin Singletary for a nine yard touchdown.
Dallas tried to rally. Prescott hit Williams for a 17 yard score. However, Williams taunted the defense on his way to the end zone, drawing a 15 yard penalty. This pushed the extra point attempt back, and kicker Brandon Aubrey missed the kick, leaving Dallas down 28 to 20.
The Cowboys never got the ball back. The Giants ran out the final five minutes and 16 seconds to secure the win.
Jaxson Dart completed 79.3% of his passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 54 yards. Cam Skattebo added 81 rushing yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Likely had eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
For Dallas, Dak Prescott completed 64.7% of his passes for 175 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The Giants were simply more physical, outgaining the Cowboys in total yards, 394 to 244, and dominating the time of possession.
The John Harbaugh era in New York got off to a winning start, while the Cowboys left with a frustrating loss.
