New York
Giants
0-0
28
FINAL
34
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 34-28, securing their playoff positioning. The stakes were high as both teams vied for momentum heading into the postseason, making every play crucial.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants put on a show with an impressive performance, amassing 319 passing yards and throwing three touchdown passes. Despite the loss, Malik Nabers made significant contributions in the passing game, racking up 141 receiving yards. On the ground, the Cowboys found success with Jaydon Blue, who rushed for 150 yards, proving pivotal in their victory.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key stops that changed the game's momentum, highlighted by DaRon Bland's two interceptions. Jalen Thompson led the defense with six total tackles, ensuring they stayed aggressive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, where Bland's second interception sealed the deal, allowing Dallas to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 42 | 19 | 319 | 3 | 5 | 55.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 14 | 233 | 2 | 3 | 55.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 11 | 150 | 13.6 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 141 | 23.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

