New York
Giants
1-0
9
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants 24-9, solidifying their position as a contender in the 2027 season. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Cowboys’ performance proved to be the difference-maker on their home turf.
Quarterback Nick Gordon led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with the receivers when it mattered most. Trevor Etienne was a force on the ground, amassing 125 rushing yards and providing a balanced attack that kept the Giants' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Emeka Egbuka shined for New York, racking up 95 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Cowboys made significant contributions to their victory, highlighted by Malaki Starks, who snagged two interceptions, turning the tide against the Giants' passing game. Marlon Humphrey led the team with five total tackles, ensuring that the Giants struggled to find rhythm on offense. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Starks intercepted a pass that set up a touchdown, allowing the Cowboys to build a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gordon | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 197 | 2 | 1 | 102.3 |
| Nick Pope | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 188 | 0 | 2 | 45.1 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 6 | 4 | 67% | 71 | 0 | 0 | 106.9 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | -3 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 11 | 125 | 11.4 | 15 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Nick Pope | QB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 11 | 27 | 2.5 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Gordon | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 27 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 89 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 22 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 27 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Dawson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Clayborn | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Calhoun | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

