ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young would not bet against his club Monday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys opened their season with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. A host on 105.3 The Fan’s G-Bag Nation asked the Dallas native during Young’s weekly segment whether the Rangers or the Cowboys have the better chance at the playoffs.
One loss will not determine the Cowboys’ season, Young said, and he expects them to be fine.
“I’m always going to bet on our team,” Young said. “Until we’re mathematically eliminated, I’m going to bet on our team. And I can’t speak to the Cowboys’ playoff odds. Certainly, one loss isn’t going to determine their season. And so my expectation is they’ll bounce back and be just fine.”
“But you’re asking me to bet against my team. I can never do that,” Young continued. “I love our group, and I believe that this group is very capable of making the playoffs, and I’m going to put my money there.”
Young was born in Dallas and played baseball and basketball at Highland Park High School before attending Princeton. He made his major league debut with Texas in 2004, became the Rangers’ general manager in 2020, and was promoted to his current role in November 2024.
Dallas Cowboys Lost 28-20 To New York Giants In Week 1
Dallas was outgained 394-244 on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium and ran 52 plays to New York’s 68. Dak Prescott was 22-of-34 for 175 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. The Cowboys trailed 21-7 in the third quarter and 28-14 in the fourth.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 23-of-29 passes for 230 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions. New York rushed for 165 yards.
Dallas went 7-9-1 last season and has missed the playoffs two years running. The Cowboys host the Washington Commanders on Sunday at AT&T Stadium, with kickoff at 3:25 p.m. CT on FOX.
Texas Rangers Enter Final 12 Games One Game Out In American League West
The Rangers won two of three at Chase Field over the weekend, including a 7-6 win Sunday that gave them their first road series win since July 1. At 74-76, Texas is one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West and two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League wild card. Before Sunday’s win, Baseball Reference put the Rangers’ postseason odds at 10.0%.
Young said the Rangers still control their own destiny with 12 games left and that a run of five or six straight wins would put them in a great spot.
“My hope is that we play our best baseball these next 12 games,” Young said. “And if we do, we’ll be in the playoffs.”
The Rangers open a nine-game homestand Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network. The regular season ends Sept. 27 at the Minnesota Twins.
