Cowboys Earn Unwanted Distinction Amid Giants Loss

The Dallas Cowboys entered Sunday's game against the New York Giants with high hopes, as they had invested in their defense over the offseason and had improved from their previous season's worst performance. Unfortunately, their efforts were put to the test as they lost the game 28-20. One of the main issues for the Cowboys was their inability to contain the Giants' offense, which allowed 28 or more points for the 11th time since the start of the 2025 season.

This surpassed the previous high set by the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans, all of which had 10 such games. The Giants' offense was particularly effective, with Jaxson Dart throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns, Cam Skattebo rushing for 81 yards, and the Giants' receivers amassing a total of 321 yards.

The Cowboys' defense, led by rookie safety Caleb Downs, struggled to make an impact, allowing the Giants to own 36:40 of possession time. The Giants' ground game, particularly Cam Skattebo's performance, proved to be a thorn in the Cowboys' side, as they gained 165 rushing yards. The Cowboys' secondary also failed to provide the necessary support, with cornerback Cobie Durant and safety Rashan Gary having limited impact.

Overall, the Cowboys' performance on Sunday was far from satisfactory, and they will need to make significant improvements before their next matchup against the Washington Commanders.