New York
Giants
11-4
21
FINAL
13
Dallas
Cowboys
9-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 17 matchup, the New York Giants secured a 21-13 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Giants came through under pressure to claim the all-important divisional victory.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart led the offensive charge with an impressive 226 passing yards, showcasing his ability to connect downfield. Darnell Mooney emerged as his favorite target, racking up 92 receiving yards, while the Giants' ground game contributed to the win as well. On the other side, Javonte Williams of the Cowboys made his mark with a stellar 128 rushing yards, keeping Dallas competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants held strong, with Brian Burns making a significant impact by recording 1.5 sacks. Although DeMarvion Overshown of the Cowboys tallied 10 total tackles, it was Burns' relentless pressure that proved to be a game-changing factor. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense stifled a critical drive by the Cowboys, allowing New York to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 | 21 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 74.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 41 | 19 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 61.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 128 | 6.7 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 87 | 5.1 | 2 | 37 | 2 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

