Skattebo Scores TD, Revives Signature Celebration

Cam Skattebo scored a 3-yard touchdown run in the first quarter that put the New York Giants ahead 7-0 over the Dallas Cowboys. He finished with 81 rushing yards and that touchdown in a 28-20 Giants win. The score capped an 83-yard opening drive on which he gained 11 yards and gave New York its first touchdown in a season opener since 2022. After the play Skattebo landed his signature backflip. He had fallen attempting the same move in July at Fanatics Fest in New York City and later said he met with head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen and would not do backflips outside of games. He was also seen bleeding from the nose after an uncalled facemask grab on a tackle. Jaxson Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely for a 14-7 halftime lead. Dart completed 11-of-15 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown in the first half, added 39 rushing yards on three carries including a 22-yard run, and fumbled once with the Giants recovering. Dak Prescott's interception, thrown under pressure and caught by Jevon Holland sliding near the sideline on third-and-5 from the Dallas 36, helped set up the score. Quinnen Williams forced a fumble from Tyrone Tracy that gave Dallas an extra possession beforehand. CeeDee Lamb caught a 1-yard touchdown that had tied the game at 7-7. CONTESTED no contested facts found LEFT-LEANING Left-rated outlets foregrounded the return of the backflip after the first touchdown of 2026 and presented it as the highlight of the Giants' first score of the season. RIGHT-LEANING Right-rated coverage emphasized the signature backflip as the celebration of the first Giants touchdown of the season.