Cowboys at Giants
New York Giants 45, Dallas Cowboys 42 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Cowboys 42 5 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Giants 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPJaxson Dart 403 yds passingJavonte Williams 76 yds rushingOdell Beckham Jr 185 yds receivingJaishawn Barham 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 406 · 479Passing yards 248 · 403Rushing yards 158 · 76Completions 22/39 · 25/33Yards per carry 4.7 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 45-42, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams sought to make a statement, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious on their home turf, showcasing their resilience in a tightly contested battle.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for the Giants, throwing for an impressive 403 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as the offensive standout of the game. He connected frequently with Odell Beckham Jr., who was a dominant force with 185 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking in favor of New York. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams did his best to counter for the Cowboys, rushing for 76 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Giants' aerial attack.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that swung the momentum in their favor. D.J. Reader's sack in the second half proved pivotal, applying pressure on the Cowboys' offense and stalling their drives at crucial moments. As the game unfolded, it was a late interception that sealed the victory for the Giants, demonstrating how timely defensive efforts can change the course of a playoff game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 22/39 | 56% | 248 | 4 | 0 | 109.7 |
Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 25/33 | 76% | 403 | 4 | 0 | 155.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 19 | 76 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Giants | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 17 | 49 | 2.9 | — | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Hunter LuepkeFB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cowboys | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
Giants | |||||||
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 8 | 185 | 23.1 | 64 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 63 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Hunter LuepkeFB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cowboys | |||||
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Giants | |||||
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius AlexanderDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Jamison-TravisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darryl Peterson IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Caelen CarsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 4 | 54 |
Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 6 | 48 |
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
