Dallas
Cowboys
3-5
35
FINAL
9
New York
Giants
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a commanding final score of 35-9, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. This victory was crucial as the Cowboys aim to secure a strong position heading into the postseason, while the Giants continue to struggle in the standings.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 381 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. CeeDee Lamb also had a standout performance, racking up 144 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. The Cowboys' balanced attack kept the Giants' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Charles Mann leading the way with 11 total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Donovan Ezeiruaku sacked the Giants' quarterback, disrupting their momentum and forcing a critical turnover. This play shifted the tide firmly in favor of Dallas, as they capitalized on the ensuing possession to extend their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 16 | 80% | 381 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 38 | 26 | 68% | 330 | 0 | 0 | 95.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Eric Johnson | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Billy Sawyer | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 115 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 85 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 73 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Mann | MIKE | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Mooney | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Key | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 49 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

