New York
Giants
2-3
33
FINAL
21
Dallas
Cowboys
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 33-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the match with postseason aspirations, making this victory crucial for the Giants as they seek momentum heading into the playoffs.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with precision, throwing for two touchdowns and capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the Cowboys' defense. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott was impressive in defeat, racking up 293 passing yards, but it was Javonte Williams who shone in the ground game for Dallas, adding 93 rushing yards to keep his team competitive. Jake Ferguson emerged as a key target, amassing 109 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome New York's offensive firepower.
The Giants' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Brian Burns dominating the line with 3.5 sacks, disrupting Prescott's rhythm throughout the game. Greg Newsome II's timely interception further swung momentum in favor of New York, serving as a critical turning point in the second half. As the Giants held off the Cowboys' late-game surge, their defensive prowess proved essential in securing the victory and enhancing their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 31 | 22 | 293 | 1 | 1 | 97.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 43 | 32 | 280 | 2 | 0 | 106.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 93 | 7.8 | 2 | 25 | 2 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 11 | 107 | 9.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Robertson-Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

