The Giants left AT&T Stadium with a loss for the ninth consecutive time, a streak that dates back to 2017. That their 40-37 overtime defeat to the Cowboys was highly entertaining, a back-and-forth affair with six lead changes and 41 points scored in the fourth quarter, drama and excitement did nothing to prevent the Giants from falling to 0-2.

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There were highlights galore for the Giants and also lowlights galore from a defense that allowed 478 total yards and caved in for long stretches of the second half.

Here are some thoughts about what went down:

Remember back to training camp and the preseason, when Brian Burns repeatedly cautioned everyone who would listen about heralding the Giants’ defense — especially their pass rush — as an elite group? Burns often offered some version of: “We haven’t done anything yet.’’