Jerry Jones commented on the Cowboys' injury situation and the first fixture. He was lamenting a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis needs a procedure 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 coming back ahead of schedule. 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.