New York
Giants
1-14
31
FINAL
44
Dallas
Cowboys
10-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes clash in Week 17, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a final score of 44-31, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season draws to a close. The win not only boosts Dallas' confidence but also keeps them in the hunt for home-field advantage in the postseason.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 389 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Giants' secondary. CeeDee Lamb was his favorite target, racking up 152 receiving yards and making critical catches throughout the game. Meanwhile, Cam Skattebo carried the ball well for New York, totaling 101 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Cowboys were led by Rashan Gary, who contributed a key sack that disrupted the Giants' rhythm at a pivotal moment. While the Giants' Paulson Adebo notched nine tackles, it was Dallas' ability to force turnovers and pressure the quarterback that ultimately flipped the game's momentum. With the Cowboys leading 31-24 in the fourth quarter, a crucial interception sealed the victory and ensured they would hold off a late charge from New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 41 | 24 | 59% | 389 | 3 | 0 | 114.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 51 | 30 | 59% | 327 | 3 | 0 | 97.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 16 | 101 | 6.3 | 47 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 124 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 53 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 49 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

