In a tightly contested affair, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 18-12 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but the Giants ultimately secured the critical win to bolster their postseason hopes. Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 273 yards and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most. Ashton Jeanty was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards and providing the Giants with much-needed balance. Odell Beckham Jr. also made an impact in the air, finishing with 69 receiving yards and helping to stretch the field against a stout Cowboys defense. The Giants' defense stepped up when it counted, limiting the Cowboys to just 12 points throughout the contest. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, stifling a late Dallas drive and forcing a turnover on downs. Despite Quinnen Williams' impressive 1.5 sacks and DeMarvion Overshown's 11 tackles for Dallas, the Giants' resilience on defense proved to be the difference-maker in this pivotal matchup.