Likely's toe-tap TD puts Giants ahead of Cowboys
Isaiah Likely hauled in a toe-tap touchdown reception from quarterback Jaxson Dart, giving the Giants a 14-7 lead over the Cowboys just before halftime. The score put New York ahead in the Sunday night matchup.
The touchdown capped a first-half surge for New York, which had opened its scoring earlier when running back Cam Skattebo powered into the end zone. The Giants' 14-7 advantage came on the road against Dallas in the teams' Week 1 Sunday night meeting, a game previewed heavily in the network's coverage.
The play highlighted the connection between Dart and Likely, with the tight end finding space in the end zone for the toe-tap grab. The Giants' coaching staff, led by Jim Harbaugh, entered the season with questions about whether they could challenge the Cowboys in the NFC East, and this early lead offered an initial answer.
This game could carry early-season significance for both franchises, as divisional matchups often shape playoff positioning. A Giants win may boost confidence in Harbaugh's first-year system and validate the Dart-Likely connection, while a Cowboys loss could intensify scrutiny on their defense, which was already a topic of discussion in related coverage. Fans of both teams may view this as an early barometer for the season, potentially influencing expectations and media narratives heading into Week 2.