New York
Giants
4-10
34
FINAL
45
Dallas
Cowboys
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 clash, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a final score of 45-34, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season draws to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious, demonstrating their offensive prowess and determination.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. He had plenty of support from Javonte Williams, who rushed for 106 yards, and George Pickens, who delivered a stellar performance with 175 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys' unit stepped up, with DeMarvion Overshown leading the way with eight total tackles, helping to stifle the Giants' offensive momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Dallas intercepted a pass, leading to a touchdown that extended their lead and put pressure on New York to respond. With a balanced offensive attack and a resilient defense, the Cowboys held on for a significant victory, positioning themselves well as they head into the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 328 | 4 | 0 | 141.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 253 | 2 | 0 | 111.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 106 | 6.6 | 41 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 92 | 7.7 | 51 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 22 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | โ | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 9 | 175 | 19.4 | 97 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | โ | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |

