New York
Giants
8-7
28
FINAL
54
Dallas
Cowboys
14-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants 54-28 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Cowboys demonstrated their offensive prowess and solidified their standing heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Joe Milton led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around to keep the Giants' defense guessing. Running back Jaydon Blue had a record-setting day, racking up an impressive 270 rushing yards, while wide receiver George Pickens caught four passes for 109 yards, providing a reliable target downfield. This offensive explosion allowed the Cowboys to control the tempo of the game throughout.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally formidable, with Shavon Revel Jr. standing out with five total tackles and an interception that shifted momentum in Dallas's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Revel's interception set up a touchdown that extended their lead to 21-7, leaving the Giants struggling to catch up. Malachi Lawrence added pressure with a sack, showcasing the balanced attack that helped the Cowboys seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 14 | 10 | 247 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 14 | 206 | 1 | 1 | 79.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 270 | 18.0 | 5 | 69 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 109 | 54.5 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 52 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

