Jerry Jones commented on the Cowboys' injury update and the first fixture. He was expressing sorrow over a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis will have surgery and will move to injured reserve. The team's response was to sign Israel Abanikanda off the practice squad.
Jones gave 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.