New York
Giants
0-0
14
FINAL
49
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys cruised to a commanding 49-14 victory over the New York Giants, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. The win showcased the Cowboys' offensive prowess and marked a significant moment in their quest for postseason success.
Dak Prescott delivered a stellar performance, throwing for five touchdown passes, while Javonte Williams dominated on the ground with 163 rushing yards. Jaxson Dart of the Giants managed to accumulate 350 passing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the explosive Dallas offense. Malachi Fields also had a noteworthy day for New York, racking up 109 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Donovan Ezeiruaku leading the charge with 2.5 sacks and DeMarvion Overshown contributing seven total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored three unanswered touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Giants. With their defense stifling New York's attempts at a comeback, the Cowboys showcased a well-rounded performance that bodes well for their playoff aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 350 | 2 | 3 | 72.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 214 | 5 | 1 | 107.9 |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 163 | 11.6 | 30 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 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 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 17 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 53 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 64 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 72 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Gunner Olszewski | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

