New York
Giants
6-9
31
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 31-24, solidifying their playoff position in a must-win game. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the stakes couldn't have been higher in this fierce rivalry matchup.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo was the offensive standout, racking up an impressive 121 rushing yards, which helped control the tempo of the game. On the other side, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep Dallas in the contest, particularly with standout receiver George Pickens contributing 106 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays when it mattered most, including a pivotal sack from Ja'Whaun Bentley that disrupted Prescott's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held firm, forcing the Cowboys to turn the ball over on downs and securing the victory. With this win, New York not only clinches a playoff berth but also sends a message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 23 | 19 | 267 | 3 | 0 | 154.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 33 | 22 | 251 | 2 | 0 | 109.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 121 | 6.4 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 86 | 10.8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 |

