The Dallas Cowboys defense had a field day against the hapless Giants in a one-way demolition, which demonstrated their outstanding defensive abilities and breaking an NFL record.
The Cowboys shut out the Giants in the most-lopsided week 1 win in NFL history, smashing the New York team 40-0.
The Dallas team went to the Big Apple desperate for the win and boy did they deliver. Defensively the team had seven sacks, five forced fumbles, two interceptions and one blocked field-goal which resulted in a touchdown.
The fans at the MetLife Stadium will be spending the next week wondering what hit them; a defensive masterclass hit them. This is their worst regular season loss since their 42-defeat at the hands of the Oakland Raiders some 50 years ago. The previous highest opening day win was the 31-0 win by the Patriots against the Eagles half a decade ago.
It may be early doors, but the Cowboys will be buoyed by one of the more spectacular defensive displays, and this is the type of play which takes a team deep into the playoffs. The Superbowl is not won in week September, but it can serve as an early indicator to a successful campaign.
The Cowboys next host another New York team, with the Jets making the long road south by south-west.
Since 1952 more than 52% of week one winners reached the playoffs, and last season of the 14 to qualify for the playoffs, they went for a collective 10-4.
The Cowboys will be hoping their record win and if their defensive efforts continue to pile on misery for opposing teams, then a Superbowl appearance is on the cards. You read it here first.
