New York
Giants
2-13
24
FINAL
34
Dallas
Cowboys
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the New York Giants with a final score of 34-24, securing a vital victory as the season draws to a close. This win solidifies the Cowboys' position in the playoff race, while the Giants find themselves needing to regroup as they head into the offseason.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for 315 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets under pressure. Malik Nabers of the Giants put up a strong fight with 121 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to counter the Cowboys' offensive onslaught. Ashton Jeanty contributed with a solid ground game, adding 58 rushing yards to keep the defense honest.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark, with DeMarvion Overshown leading the charge with eight total tackles, while Kenny Clark added two sacks, disrupting the Giants' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored two quick touchdowns, shifting momentum and putting the Giants on their heels. The Cowboys' defense held strong in the second half, ensuring that the Giants couldn't mount a successful comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 41 | 23 | 56% | 315 | 4 | 0 | 113.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 288 | 1 | 0 | 96.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 19 | 57 | 3.0 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 83 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 76 | 1 | 79 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 39 | 3 | 31 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Princeton Fant | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

