New York
Giants
6-10
28
FINAL
26
Dallas
Cowboys
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 28-26, securing their playoff position in a dramatic fashion. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, the stakes were high as they battled for supremacy in the NFC East.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offensive charge with an impressive 377 passing yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with key targets. Marvin Harrison Jr. was Dart's favorite target, racking up a staggering 198 receiving yards, while Cam Skattebo contributed significantly on the ground with 73 rushing yards. This offensive firepower proved essential in clinching the victory for New York.
Defensively, Zaire Franklin of the Cowboys made his presence known with seven total tackles, but it was the Giants' ability to withstand pressure and make key plays that ultimately defined the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held firm, preventing the Cowboys from converting a crucial fourth down that would have swung the momentum back in their favor. As the final whistle blew, the Giants celebrated a hard-fought victory that propels them into the playoffs with confidence.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 20 | 377 | 2 | 0 | 131.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 35 | 20 | 230 | 1 | 0 | 86.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 20 | 73 | 3.6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 21 | 45 | 2.1 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 198 | 33.0 | 2 | 94 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Camden Brown | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Dottery | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Robinson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

