New York
Giants
12-3
21
FINAL
49
Dallas
Cowboys
11-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys secured a decisive victory over the New York Giants with a final score of 49-21 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. This win not only solidifies their playoff position but also highlights their dominance in the division as they look toward the postseason.
Jaxson Dart put on a strong performance for the Giants, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Jaydon Blue who stole the show for Dallas, rushing for 144 yards and a touchdown, providing a powerful ground game that kept the Giants' defense on its heels. Darius Slayton was a bright spot for New York, racking up 98 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with standout performances from Micah Parsons, who registered 1.5 sacks, and Caleb Downs, who intercepted three passes. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Downs picked off a crucial pass, shifting momentum firmly in Dallas's favor. With the Giants struggling to recover from that moment, the Cowboys capitalized, sealing the game with a commanding second-half performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 47 | 19 | 326 | 3 | 6 | 46.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 10 | 217 | 2 | 2 | 96.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 13 | 144 | 11.1 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 2 | 54 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

