Giants Fall 40-37 in Overtime to Cowboys

Arlington, Texas — Giants Fall 40-37 in Overtime; Penalties and Turnovers Decide Tight Loss

The New York Giants lost 40-37 in overtime to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, extending their personal struggle in key areas as penalties, a late interception and defensive lapses decided the game. The defeat marked the Giants’ 14th consecutive loss to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and left the team 0-2 to start the season, a slow start the franchise has recorded ten times since 2013.

Key facts and turning points

The Giants committed 14 penalties for 160 yards, which severely hampered momentum and field position throughout the game. Dallas had multiple penalty rulings that affected the game’s flow, including three declined penalties and a sequence where three personal fouls were offset on the same play. Those enforcement outcomes compounded New York’s discipline problems and contributed directly to scoring opportunities for Dallas.

Quarterback Russell Wilson produced a strong box score while ultimately delivering a costly play: Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns, including a 48-yard touchdown connection to wide receiver Malik Nabers with 25 seconds remaining in regulation that briefly gave New York the lead. In overtime, Wilson threw an interception that set up the Cowboys for a 46-yard game-winning field goal by Brandon Aubrey. Aubrey also converted a 64-yard field goal at the end of regulation to force overtime.

Offensive and personnel developments

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made his NFL debut in relief, appearing for three snaps and showing traits that may influence the Giants’ offensive plans going forward. On the offensive line, starting left tackle James Hudson was flagged four times and allowed a sack on the opening possession; he was subsequently benched in favor of rookie Marcus Mbow, who performed well in relief and could factor into upcoming line decisions.

Defensive breakdowns and coaching context

Defensive failures at critical moments allowed Dallas to tie and eventually win the contest. The Giants surrendered several late-game scores in a sequence that featured five go-ahead touchdowns during the final 12 minutes of regulation. Team leaders and coaches acknowledged that the defense must improve its execution and situational preparation, as the Cowboys capitalized when it mattered most.

Historical and situational background

New York’s 0-2 start continues a pattern of early-season struggles; the franchise has recorded 0-2 beginnings more often than any team since 2013. During that span the organization has gone through five different head coaches: Tom Coughlin, Ben McAdoo, Pat Shurmur, Joe Judge and Brian Daboll, reflecting sustained instability in leadership that has coincided with uneven early-season performance.

The game was played in front of a crowd of more than 92,000 fans at AT&T Stadium. Dallas’ victory extended a separate streak of dominance in the division: the Cowboys’ win over New York marked a nine-game active winning streak against the Giants, the longest active streak among division opponents.

What’s next

The Giants return home for their opener next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams will be seeking their first win of the season. New York will need to address penalty discipline, defensive situational play, and consistency along the offensive line to avoid a further slide and to build on individual offensive production.

Box-score style summary

Final score: Cowboys 40, Giants 37 (OT). Key contributors included Russell Wilson with 450 passing yards and three touchdowns, Malik Nabers with the late touchdown reception, Brandon Aubrey with a 64-yard kick to tie and a 46-yard kick to win, and significant special teams and officiating moments that shaped the outcome.