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 go on injured reserve. The club's reaction was to sign Israel Abanikanda off the practice squad.
Jones gave an optimistic view on Tyler Smith making a swift recovery. In the build-up against the Giants, Jones wanted a one-point win. He also felt excitement about learning the team's unknowns.