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Harbaugh’s Giants Open With Physical Win Over Cowboys

A 28-20 season-opening victory with Malik Nabers active shows Harbaugh’s run-first, disciplined approach is already shaping personnel and game plans.

Fans of the New York Giants cheer during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium on September 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh looks on during the second half of a pre season game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the New York Giants looks on during warm-ups prior to a pre-season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on August 15 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 on Sunday in MetLife Stadium, a season-opening win that showcased long, run-heavy drives and tough defensive play.
  • John Harbaugh’s first regular-season game in New York reinforced the intense, padded training-camp culture he installed this offseason, with players and coaches pointing to greater physicality and discipline.
  • Malik Nabers returned from major knee surgery to finish with six catches for 69 yards under a carefully managed workload, while Isaiah Likely caught two touchdown passes and Jaxson Dart continued to look like the team’s promising starter.
  • Harbaugh has been deeply involved in roster choices and has frequently advised general manager Joe Schoen on personnel, a front-office role that helped shape the roster used in the opener.
  • The win offers an encouraging early signal for a franchise that struggled last season, but the sample size is small and the team’s identity and depth will face tougher tests in the coming weeks.