New York
Giants
5-10
20
FINAL
30
Dallas
Cowboys
13-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a final score of 30-20, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season nears its conclusion. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, this victory was essential for Dallas to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Cowboys, throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing a commanding presence in the pocket. Rashee Rice added to the offensive firepower with 87 receiving yards, while Saquon Barkley put on a strong performance for the Giants, rushing for an impressive 169 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain Allen, who consistently found openings in their secondary. The game's turning point came when Allen threw a pivotal touchdown that extended the Cowboys' lead, putting them in a position that proved too challenging for New York to overcome. Despite strong individual performances, including two interceptions from Rasul Douglas, the Giants' defense could not keep pace with the Cowboys' dynamic offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 17 | 253 | 3 | 2 | 107.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 14 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 169 | 12.1 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

