New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 28 to 31
Monday, September 8, 1986, Week 1The New York Giants played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Monday, September 8, 1986, Week 1 of the 1986 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 31-28.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 261 | 116 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Parcells Offensive Coordinator: Ron Erhardt Defensive Coordinator: Bill Belichick Wide Receivers Coach: Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Ray Handley Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Defensive Backs Coach: Len Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Mike Sweatman Special Teams Coach: Romeo Crennel Assistant Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Consultant: Jim Lee Howell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh College Scout: Terry Bradway Special Scout: Jim Lee Howell
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 265 | 113 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Paul Hackett Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Paul Hackett Wide Receivers Coach: Paul Hackett Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Nolan Special Teams Coach: Alan Lowry Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Research and Development: Neill Armstrong