Jerry Jones has spoken about the Cowboys' injury news and the first fixture. He was mourning a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis will have surgery and will move to injured reserve. The club's reaction was to sign Israel Abanikanda off the practice squad.
Jones shared an optimistic view on Tyler Smith returning early from injury. In the build-up against the Giants, Jones wanted a one-point win. He also felt excitement about learning the team's unknowns.