Quarterback Jaxson Dart connected with wide receiver Isaiah Likely for a pair of touchdowns, propelling the New York Giants to a 28-20 triumph over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Dart’s performance was a showcase of precision and versatility; he completed 23 of 29 pass attempts, amassing 230 yards through the air and adding 54 rushing yards of his own.
His first‑touchdown pass found Likely in the end zone, and a second strike later in the game again highlighted their emerging chemistry. Beyond the Dart‑Likely duo, the Giants’ offense featured several notable contributions. Running back Devin Singletary caught a short pass from Dart and turned it into a scoring play, while Cam Skattebo, returning from a significant injury, broke free for his own touchdown run. Skattebo’s 81 yards on 18 carries marked a successful comeback after he suffered a broken right fibula and a dislocated ankle earlier in the season.
After crossing the goal line untouched, he celebrated with his trademark back‑flip, a visual reminder of his athletic flair. The Giants’ receiving corps also displayed depth. Likely, who arrived in New York after following coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore, recorded a perfect eight‑catch, eight‑target line, totaling 78 yards in his debut with the team.
Veteran No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers, who had been sidelined for almost a year due to a torn ACL in his right knee, returned to action and contributed six receptions for 69 yards, providing a reliable option on the outside. On the Cowboys’ side, quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 175 yards, completing 22 of 34 attempts. He found his primary targets, CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams, for touchdowns, and Williams also added a rushing score.
However, Dallas struggled with discipline, incurring eight penalties that cost them 85 yards, and their defense appeared unsettled in the opening weeks of the season, unable to contain the Giants’ balanced attack. The game also featured a poignant pre‑game ceremony honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Coach Harbaugh participated in the tribute, first wearing an NYPD cap during the first half and then swapping to a FDNY hat for the second, symbolizing the city’s resilience and the unity of its first‑responders.
Looking ahead, the NFL schedule remains packed with high‑profile matchups across Sky Sports’ platforms. The Detroit Lions travel to Buffalo to face the Bills at 1:15 a.m. Friday, while the Minnesota Vikings clash with the Chicago Bears at 6:00 p.m.
on the same night. The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New England Patriots at 6:00 p.m., and the Jacksonville Jaguars meet the Denver Broncos at 9:05 p.m., all broadcast live on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event.
Later in the evening, the Washington Commanders will host the Dallas Cowboys at 9:25 p.m., followed by the Seattle Seahawks versus the Arizona Cardinals at the same time, available on Sky Sports plus streaming. Early Monday morning, the Indianapolis Colts will travel to Kansas City to challenge the Chiefs at 1:20 a.m., and the Giants themselves head to Los Angeles to play the Rams at 1:15 a.m.
on Tuesday, with both games streamed live on Sky Sports NFL and Main Event. Fans can look forward to the full 2026 NFL season on Sky Sports, which promises comprehensive coverage of every regular‑season game, the postseason, and the championship showdown.
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