Not too many saw this coming. The Dallas Cowboys scored in every which way possible, quickly turning around a lackluster start. Head coach Mike McCarthy rested his starters through the entire three-game preseason, and the rust was apparent for all of about seven minutes of game clock.
The New York Giants took the opening kickoff and thanks to the legs of Daniel Jones, got themselves down into scoring range with relative ease. Dan Quinn’s defense stiffened, though, and forced a field goal attempt. A block, scoop and score woke up the entire road-team sideline and the onslaught commenced. Dallas scored a field goal on their next drive, then intercepted Daniel Jones for a Pick 6. Another interception led to their first offensive score of the season and by the time the halftime whistle blew Dallas was up 26-0 and had recorded four sacks.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to a monumental effort in the first half.