The New York Giants, under first-year head coach John Harbaugh, have started their season with a 28-20 victory over the rival Dallas Cowboys. The win saw significant contributions from two players who followed Harbaugh from Baltimore: former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely and fullback Patrick Ricard.
Likely made a notable debut for the Giants, recording eight receptions for 78 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Ricard was instrumental in strengthening the Giants' rushing attack, which was anchored by Cam Skattebo's 81 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Ricard's blocking was particularly impactful on Skattebo's first-quarter touchdown, with one social media account noting his role in clearing a path for Skattebo to score untouched.
Harbaugh, a long-time head coach for the Baltimore Ravens, wore an NYPD cap during the game to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, marking 25 years since the events. Following the win, Giants co-owner John Mara expressed his confidence in the team's performance, stating, "I was overconfident. I really was. And I was right! I was right!"
The Giants' win marks a strong start to Harbaugh's tenure with the team.