It had the look of a perfect start for the Giants.
The Giants had the ball first on offense against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium, and they were humming.
Running back Saquon Barkley looked fresh and explosive, gaining five yards on his first carry of the season, then eight on his next touch. Saquon Barkley reacts after he gives up the ball to Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland for a touchdown during the first quarter.Quarterback Daniel Jones had the Dallas defense off balance with a couple of keepers.
In nine plays, the Giants moved the ball to the Dallas 8-yard line from where they faced a third-and-2.Daniel Jones is sacked by Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa during the second quarter.DaRon Bland celebrates with his teammates after he intercepts a ball and runs it back for a touchdown during the first quarter.