Harbaugh's Giants Debut Wins 28-20 vs Cowboys — SkimNews
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- John Harbaugh called his Giants coaching debut win over the Cowboys his No. 1 career victory 'right now,' citing the immediate significance of the moment and lessons from his father.
- New York Giants outrushed the Dallas Cowboys 165 to 69 yards, executing Harbaugh’s stated plan to build a big, physical team in their season-opening win.
- Cam Skattebo led the Giants with 81 rushing yards, confirming the team followed Harbaugh’s blueprint of running the ball and using play-action passes.
- John Mara presented Harbaugh with a game ball after the win, marking the coach’s official welcome to the organization in front of his visiting parents.
- Jaxson Dart said the team fully bought into Harbaugh’s leadership, crediting the coach’s conduct for shaping the team’s tough new identity.
Why it matters: The Giants’ win breaks a decade-long pattern of poor season starts and shifts power dynamics in the NFC East, where Dallas had dominated 16 of the last 18 matchups—giving Harbaugh immediate credibility and his players tangible proof that his system works.
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