New York
Giants
7-8
24
FINAL
28
Dallas
Cowboys
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 28-24, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in a tight contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Dak Prescott delivered a stellar performance for Dallas, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing why he remains a crucial asset to the team's offense. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers had an impressive outing for the Giants, racking up 173 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' offensive firepower. Cam Skattebo struggled on the ground, managing only 31 rushing yards, which limited New York's ability to balance their attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Malik Hooker led the way with four total tackles, while Rashan Gary recorded a crucial sack that stifled a potential Giants scoring drive. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Prescott connected with his receivers to extend drives, ultimately allowing Dallas to hold off a late-game push from New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 281 | 3 | 4 | 113.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 237 | 2 | 1 | 92.1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 15 | 31 | 2.1 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 173 | 28.8 | 36 | 2 | 57 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 142 | 23.7 | 39 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 16 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 9 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 20 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 49 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

