New York
Giants
7-4
20
FINAL
23
Dallas
Cowboys
1-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 23-20 in Week 17 of the 2029 season. This victory not only solidifies the Cowboys' playoff aspirations but also puts pressure on the Giants as they fight for their postseason hopes.
Offensively, Kenneth Walker was the star for Dallas, rushing for an impressive 110 yards and providing a consistent ground game that kept the Giants’ defense on their heels. Dylan Raiola contributed effectively as well, throwing for one touchdown, while Arch Manning of the Giants put forth a valiant effort with 205 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Theo Johnson led the receiving corps for New York with 82 yards, showcasing his ability to make crucial catches under pressure.
Defensively, Quinnen Williams made a significant impact for the Cowboys, tallying seven total tackles and two sacks, which disrupted the Giants' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dallas's defense stood firm, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their slim lead. Chris Johnson's interception for the Giants provided a glimmer of hope, but ultimately, it was the Cowboys' defense that sealed the game and kept the Giants at bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 205 | 1 | 0 | 94.7 |
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 162 | 1 | 1 | 78.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 110 | 6.9 | 75 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 21 | 92 | 4.4 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan Raiola | QB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 17 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Sergio Willingham | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Wyatt Young | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dallas Wilson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Nwaneri | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Williams | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamarcus Homer | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Rose | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Fender | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timote Okwara | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Woodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boo Carter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |

