Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
35
FINAL
39
New York
Giants
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 39-35, solidifying their grip on the NFC East. This contest was crucial for both teams as they vie for early-season positioning in a competitive division, making the victory even sweeter for the Giants.
Cam Ward was the standout performer for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 311 yards and three touchdowns, keeping Dallas in contention throughout the game. However, Nate Frazier of the Giants stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance, amassing 96 rushing yards and an eye-popping 147 receiving yards, showcasing his versatility and playmaking ability.
Defensively, the Giants made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Abdul Carter's relentless pressure resulted in 2.5 sacks, disrupting the Cowboys' rhythm, while Denzel Ward's two interceptions proved critical in stifling Dallas' attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Ward's second interception thwarted a potential game-winning drive, allowing New York to hold on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 311 | 3 | 3 | 96.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 249 | 3 | 4 | 93.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 9 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 136 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 62 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 24 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Fast Lil Hard R | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 54 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Fernando Amaya | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harvey Simpson | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Money | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Myers | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |

