New York
Giants
4-11
24
FINAL
20
Dallas
Cowboys
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-20, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season drew to a close. With both teams vying for critical momentum heading into the postseason, this matchup delivered intense action from start to finish.
Kyler Murray was the standout offensive performer for New York, throwing for 263 yards and a touchdown while also leading the Giants' attack with poise. Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 94 rushing yards, while Marvin Harrison Jr. showcased his receiving prowess with 110 yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Cowboys' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Giants were led by Chris Johnson, who tallied 10 total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting the Cowboys' offensive opportunities. Kayvon Thibodeaux made his presence felt with a key sack, disrupting Dallas' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense stifled a drive that could have given the Cowboys the lead, ultimately sealing the victory for New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 42 | 21 | 263 | 1 | 2 | 57.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 40 | 17 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 62.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 22 | 94 | 4.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 75 | 4.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Phil Mafah | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brett Norfleet | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Austin Bradley | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Phil Mafah | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Williams | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominick McKinley | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 56 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 |

