John Harbaugh's first game as New York Giants head coach ended in a 28-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, marking a promising start to his tenure after nearly two decades with the Baltimore Ravens. The victory, achieved through a physical running game and disciplined offensive execution, suggested Harbaugh's tougher, more disciplined approach is already taking hold, delighting the sold-out MetLife Stadium crowd in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw three touchdown passes, two of which went to Isaiah Likely, who finished as the game's leading receiver with 78 yards on eight catches. Malik Nabers, returning from a torn ACL suffered in Week 4 last season, was cleared to play and caught six passes for 69 yards, while the Giants dominated on the ground with 165 rushing yards from 37 carries compared to Dallas's 69, and converted nine of 11 third downs.