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3 takeaways from Dallas Cowboys' win over Giants in Week 2

Looking at the three biggest takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys' win over the New York Giants in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

In what will more than likely be the most entertaining game of the Week 2 slate, the Dallas Cowboys bested the New York Giants in overtime.

A game that was a roller coaster of emotions, Cowboys' kicking ace Brandon Aubrey would ultimately boot the team to victory.

While celebrating a win is never wrong, there are also some things the Cowboys will need to clean up before next week as well. Here are the three biggest takeaways from the Cowboys' win over the Giants.

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Golden Leg

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey
Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

There's no argument, the Cowboys have the best kicker in the league. Aubrey willed the team to overtime, then hit the game-winner.

The Cowboys have the most dominant weapon in the entire league.

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Secondary Woes

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

The Cowboys may have won the game thanks to an interception by Donovan Wilson, but the secondary was abysmal all game long.

Giants quarterback threw for 450 yards, one week after the fanbase wanted him benched. The Cowboys' secondary cannot continue to be this sloppy.

MORE: Cowboys must find secondary help after unit's deflating Week 2 performance


Life In The Backfield

Cowboys running back Javonte Williams.
Cowboys running back Javonte Williams. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

A lot of the talk coming into this game was about the Giants' defensive line. While they were able to get to Dak Prescott a few times, the unit allowed the Cowboys' backfield to have a surprisingly strong game.

Javonte Williams was just three yards away from having 100 yards on the ground. The Cowboys' starter and Miles Sanders both found the endzone with rushing touchdowns. It appears this offense is firing on all cylinders.

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders
Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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