# Micah Parsons praises Giants' new era under Harbaugh

> The Cowboys star turned Packers player was impressed by New York's dominant Week 1 victory and their quarterback's command.
- Title: Micah Parsons praises Giants' new era under Harbaugh
- Summary: The Cowboys star turned Packers player was impressed by New York's dominant Week 1 victory and their quarterback's command. Micah Parsons sees the Giants as…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/micah-parsons-praises-giants-after-week-1-win-over-cowboys-12450339
- Author: Andrew Gould
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- Topics: micah parsons, new york giants, dallas cowboys, john harbaugh, jaxson dart, malik nabers, green bay packers, nfl week 1, acl recovery, quarterback performance
## Giants dominate Cowboys in Harbaugh debut
New York beat Dallas 28-20 in Week 1, controlling the second half with just two Cowboys possessions. The Giants held the ball for over 21 minutes across three drives.
## Parsons impressed by Harbaugh's system
The Cowboys star praised the Giants' new identity under Harbaugh, saying they went from having no clear direction to looking like a really good team.

> Seeing Harbaugh football, that was really impressive to see.
## Dart shows elite quarterback intelligence
Jaxson Dart elevated his game in his second NFL season, displaying smart command at the line of scrimmage. Parsons called his Sunday Night Football debut as good as he's seen in the NFL.

> His intelligence at the line of scrimmage, commanding it.
## Nabers returns from ACL injury
Wide receiver Malik Nabers registered 69 yards in his return from an ACL tear. Parsons called it beautiful and was moved when Dart gave him the game ball.

> That was so beautiful to me. I'm so happy for Malik.
## Parsons warns against overreacting to Cowboys loss
Despite praising the Giants, Parsons cautioned critics not to dismiss Dallas after Week 1. He noted the Cowboys have new defensive coordinator and players who will progress.

> There's so much football left. They have too much talent for them not to progress.
## Key takeaway

Micah Parsons sees the Giants as a legitimate threat under John Harbaugh, with Jaxson Dart showing elite quarterback intelligence in his debut.