Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott 'disappointed' in 'average' National Football League debut

"He understands that. His instincts took over and tok him inside instead of to the sidelines, and we'll all learn from that situation". "They hung in there".

Most of all, the conservative game plan showed up in the red zone. It all doesn't have to look great. The Giants are now 50-37-5 on opening day. "Both quarterbacks are from the great state of MS and Mississippi has a lot to be proud of because they have produced more National Football League athletes than all the other states in the nation". "We've learned from the past and moved on". Nearly a year ago today in the same spot, we had a chance to win and couldn't pull it out.

"From an individual standpoint, I knew that I was going to do everything in my power to get back out there on the field and be back to 100 percent", said Cruz. "It's a big help". Here were his numbers for the game: 25/45 for 227 yards no touchdowns and no Interceptions. The touchdown was Cruz's first since September 21, 2014, vs. Houston. I think it's entirely possible that Dak will have this team in playoff contention when/if Tony Romo returns.

"I was just doing my best to get the team in a position to kick a field goal, but obviously I should have just followed the rules and gotten out of bounds". To me those numbers are pretty good for a rookie starting out.

"I think if he has that, regardless of two catches or not, if he has a touchdown I don't know if we're still talking about this. You couldn't paint this story any better". "I didn't want it any other way", he said. Just being out there today, catching some passes and being back in the mix. We are going to be a good football team.

"He has so much experience finding windows, finding lanes", Manning said. He did not throw a TD but didn't turn the ball over either. That's big for this team. "I'd rather it be in my hands than their hands with that time on the clock". Cousins should be able to pick apart that Cowboys defense well enough in a lower-scoring game. The 35-year-old now has 47 career touchdown passes against Dallas, the most all-time.

The difference was, the Giants completed their passes. "He pumped it. It's part of the game, man". Williams is a convenient scapegoat, but the real failure was in Dallas' play calling.

Not only did Manning have time to throw for three touchdowns, the running game came out of nowhere and produced 113 yards on 24 carries, a 4.7 yard average.

The Giants (1-0) won the debut of coach Ben McAdoo after 12 years and two Super Bowl titles under Tom Coughlin while spoiling the first game for Dallas' Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. Matthews is the first Eagles player since 1960 to post 100 receiving yards in consecutive season openers.