Jerry Jones addressed the Cowboys' injury news and the first fixture. He was lamenting a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis is set for an operation and will move to injured reserve. The team's response was to sign Israel Abanikanda out of the practice squad.

Jones also offered an optimistic view on Tyler Smith returning early from injury. In the build-up against the Giants, Jones said he would settle for a one-point win. He added excitement about learning the team's unknowns.