Giants Stumble in Season Opener, Fall to CowboysGiants Stumble in Season Opener, Fall to Cowboys The New York Giants’ hopes for a promising start to the 2023 season were extinguished on Sunday night as they succumbed to a 27-24 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. After an impressive opening drive that culminated in a touchdown by running back Saquon Barkley, the Giants’ offense faltered for much of the game. Quarterback Daniel Jones struggled with accuracy and decision-making, throwing two interceptions and taking multiple sacks. Meanwhile, the Cowboys offense, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, proved to be too potent for the Giants’ defense. Prescott threw for 363 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with wide receivers CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, and Dalton Schultz. The Giants attempted a late comeback in the fourth quarter, but it fell short. Jones threw a touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Akins, but the subsequent two-point conversion attempt failed. The Cowboys held on for the victory, handing the Giants their first loss of the season. “We have a lot to work on,” said Giants head coach Brian Daboll after the game. “We didn’t play well enough in all three phases and we need to get better.” The defeat exposes several areas of concern for the Giants. The offensive line struggled to protect Jones and open up holes for Barkley, while the defense allowed Prescott and the Cowboys’ receivers to find open space far too easily. The Giants will now have a short week to prepare for their next game against the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football. The Titans, who also lost in Week 1, will present another tough test for a Giants team looking to bounce back from their disappointing opener.
