New York
Giants
7-8
49
FINAL
32
Dallas
Cowboys
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 49-32 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Giants secured a crucial victory that keeps their postseason hopes alive while sending the Cowboys reeling into the offseason.
Giants' running back Savion Hittler was the standout performer on offense, racking up an impressive 207 rushing yards and contributing significantly to his team's success. Quarterback Joe Milton of the Cowboys also had a strong showing, throwing for 318 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' explosive offensive display. Chimere Dike added to the Giants’ success with a solid receiving performance, amassing 118 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jonathon Cooper recorded two sacks, pressuring Milton throughout the contest, while Jax Strong's interception was pivotal in stifling a Cowboys drive that could have shifted the game's momentum. The combination of defensive pressure and timely takeaways ultimately allowed the Giants to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 40 | 18 | 318 | 4 | 3 | 74.7 |
| Keelon Russel | QB | 26 | 10 | 266 | 3 | 2 | 83.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savion HitIer | HB | 20 | 207 | 10.3 | 4 | 79 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Keelon Russel | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jax Strong | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Levy | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

