New York
Giants
12-3
30
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 30-24, securing their playoff positioning in a tightly contested battle. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, knowing a win could make all the difference as the season drew to a close.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with an impressive performance, throwing for 280 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep the offense moving. However, it was Cam Skattebo's standout rushing game that truly made the difference for the Giants, as he racked up 151 yards on the ground, helping to control the clock and set the tone for New York's offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Tremaine Edmunds picking off Prescott to shift momentum in the second half. While the Cowboys' Caleb Downs contributed eight tackles, it was the Giants' ability to capitalize on turnovers and limit big plays that ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the game when Edmunds' interception led to a decisive scoring drive, allowing New York to hold off a late surge from Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 19 | 280 | 3 | 1 | 100.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 21 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 151 | 8.4 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 7 | 2 | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 145 | 18.1 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 126 | 15.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 |

