New York
Giants
0-8
28
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants, 31-28, securing their playoff position with a crucial win. The stakes were high, as both teams fought for postseason momentum, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, throwing for 334 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with the offense under pressure. Herschel Walker added to the Cowboys' offensive firepower with a solid 104 rushing yards, while Ryan Flournoy emerged as a key target, racking up 141 receiving yards that kept the Giants' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Cowboys were impactful, with DeMarvion Overshown leading the charge with eight total tackles. The turning point came late in the game when DaRon Bland intercepted a crucial pass, stifling a late Giants drive and allowing Dallas to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory. With Donovan Ezeiruaku contributing a sack, the Dallas defense made just enough plays to hold off New York's late-game efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 334 | 3 | 1 | 117.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 270 | 3 | 2 | 93.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel Walker | HB | 12 | 104 | 8.7 | 82 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 16 | 90 | 5.6 | 60 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 11 | 141 | 12.8 | 71 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 68 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 31 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Herschel Walker | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dick Lynch | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 55 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

