New York
Giants
7-8
7
FINAL
20
Dallas
Cowboys
7-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys secured a 20-7 victory over the New York Giants, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. With both teams vying for momentum, the Cowboys proved why they are contenders in the NFC.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Meanwhile, Malachi Fields of the Giants emerged as a bright spot, racking up 96 receiving yards despite the team's struggles on the ground, where Cam Skattebo managed only 21 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Cowboys were anchored by Jaishawn Barham, who not only made four tackles but also snagged an interception, adding to the Giants' woes. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Prescott connected with his receivers for a critical touchdown, giving them a lead they never relinquished. The Giants' defense, led by Brian Burns with 2.5 sacks, fought hard but couldn't keep the Cowboys' offense at bay when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 16 | 245 | 2 | 1 | 98.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 40 | 20 | 241 | 1 | 4 | 37.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Baylon Spector | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

