Monday Night Football Season 17 Episode 1

Monday Night Football Season 17 Episode 1 New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

  • September 8, 1986

In the highly anticipated season 17 opener of Monday Night Football, the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Both teams have a lot to prove this season after disappointing campaigns in the previous year. The Giants finished with a lackluster 6-10 record, while the Cowboys only managed a dismal 5-11 season.

The Giants have a new head coach in Joe Judge, who is hoping to turn the team's fortunes around. On the field, all eyes will be on star running back Saquon Barkley, who missed much of last season due to injury. Quarterback Daniel Jones will also be looking to make a name for himself in his third year in the league.

The Cowboys, on the other hand, have a new head coach in former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy will be looking to unleash the full potential of his talented offense, led by quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys also added some weapons to their arsenal during the offseason, including rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

As the game kicks off, both teams come out with high energy and intensity. The Giants score first with a touchdown run by Barkley, silencing the raucous crowd at AT&T Stadium. However, the Cowboys quickly respond with a touchdown of their own, followed by a field goal, to take a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Giants mount a comeback with a touchdown pass from Jones to wide receiver Golden Tate. The Cowboys answer with another touchdown to regain the lead. With just seconds remaining in the half, the Giants attempt a field goal to tie the game, but it's no good. The Cowboys take a slim 17-14 lead into halftime.

As the third quarter begins, the Giants' defense manages to force a rare turnover by Prescott, leading to a field goal to tie the game once again. The Cowboys respond with a touchdown pass from Prescott to Lamb, followed by another touchdown run by Elliott. The Giants manage to score a field goal before the end of the quarter but still trail 31-20 heading into the fourth.

In the final quarter of the game, the Giants give it their all, with Jones throwing another touchdown pass to Tate and Barkley running in for another touchdown. However, the Cowboys manage to hold on to their lead, with Prescott throwing two more touchdowns to secure the win. The final score is 45-34 in favor of the Cowboys.

Despite the loss, the Giants show plenty of promise on both sides of the ball, giving fans hope for the rest of the season. The Cowboys, meanwhile, demonstrate their explosive potential on offense, with Prescott and Elliott leading the way.

Overall, this Monday Night Football season 17 opener is a thrilling showcase of two iconic NFC East teams, providing plenty of excitement and drama for football fans everywhere.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 8, 1986
  • Language
    English