Overview
- The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 23-10 and the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 on Sept. 13, giving both teams 1-0 season starts not seen since 2009.
- Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart threw three touchdown passes to lead his team while Jets veteran Geno Smith produced a mistake-free performance that addressed turnover concerns from last season.
- Coaches credited an electric stadium atmosphere and visible fan support—Jets fans chanted in Nashville and Giants fans stayed through the primetime finish—which boosted morale across both fan bases.
- Despite the wins, each team showed clear issues that need work: the Giants must shore up coverage consistency and situational defense, and the Jets must sustain clean decision-making from Smith to avoid past turnover problems.
- Both teams face stiffer tests in Week 2 with the Jets hosting the Green Bay Packers and the Giants traveling to the Los Angeles Rams, a stretch that will better indicate whether these early gains translate into a lasting turnaround.