Jerry Jones: The Giants were better than we thought they were

nbcsports.com • September 19, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

The Dallas Cowboys started their season with a disappointing loss to the New York Giants, falling short of high expectations.
Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones acknowledged that the Giants played better than anticipated and that the Cowboys were not performing at the level expected.
Jones cited significant changes in the coaching staff, defensive scheme, and personnel as factors contributing to the team's struggles, comparing the current transition to the challenging first year under coach Jimmy Johnson.
Despite the setbacks, Jones expressed confidence in the players' capabilities but emphasized the need for improvement ahead of upcoming games.
The initial season hype and optimism may need to be tempered, as the team undergoes a substantial overhaul reminiscent of a major rebuilding phase.