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Why the Giants are making headlines after their opening win

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The Giants are trending after beating their divisional rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, in a thrilling season opener, while standout receiver Malik Nabers returned from a torn ACL. The opening-week victory has put New York in the spotlight and prompted questions about whether the team can build on that result. Coverage of the matchup has focused both on the Giants’ performance and on what went wrong for Dallas’ new defense.

Nabers’ return is another major part of the story. He was active for the Sunday night opener against the Cowboys, bringing a prominent Giants player back into action after his injury. Alongside highlights of the win, broader Week 1 analysis is asking whether the Giants are legitimate contenders. Together, the rivalry victory, scrutiny of both teams and Nabers’ comeback explain the attention surrounding the Giants.

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