Game story
In Week 10 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-14, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 33–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 41 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +1.00 total EPA, and +7.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-29.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (7:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 37-B.McCann at DAL -1. 37-B.McCann for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +19.64 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2 F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4 M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 5 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 R. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 7 K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 R. Barden · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Kitna — DAL · Passing
J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+19.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.88 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 37-B.McCann at DAL -1. 37-B.McCann for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (J. Kitna pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — B. McCann
- Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones (J. Kitna pass)
- New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass)
- New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) 9-L.Tynes 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q1 48:37).
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 44:30) — (14:30) 18-D.Buehler 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 37:50); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 37:34) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q2 33:12) — (3:12) 18-D.Buehler 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–20. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 71 (Q3 29:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left to 28-F.Jones for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 28:56) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-M.Manningham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 23:56) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 23:56) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 24 (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) 3-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 21:27) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q3 20:29) — (5:29) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 89-K.Boss for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 20:19) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 37-B.McCann at DAL -1. 37-B.McCann for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 49:24) — (4:24) 3-J.Kitna pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to NYG 13 for 45 yards (26-A.Rolle).
- New York Giants (Q2 40:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 13-R.Barden to DAL 10 for 26 yards (21-M.Jenkins).
- New York Giants (Q2 43:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw to DAL 49 for 12 yards (37-B.McCann, 51-K.Brooking).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 44:53) — (14:53) 3-J.Kitna up the middle to NYG 4 for -3 yards (72-O.Umenyiora).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 37-B.McCann at DAL -1. 37-B.McCann for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 29:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left to 28-F.Jones for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning Aborted. 69-R.Seubert FUMBLES at NYG 42, touched at NYG 29, RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at NYG 21. 93-A.Spencer to NYG 21 for no gain (73-S.Andrews). Penalty on NYG-67-
- New York Giants (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-M.Manningham INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Ball at DAL 6. 20-A.Ball to DAL 33 for 27 yards (76-C.Snee).
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 54 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.00 total EPA
- J.Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -0.0% CPOE · +0.79 EPA/play · +19.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.127 | -0.080 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 49.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.785 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.399 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.080 | -0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.0% | 61.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +9.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -8.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 50:09 · DAL 25 · Score 0-3
(5:09) 9-L.Tynes 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 48:37 · NYG 13 · Score 6-3
(3:37) 3-J.Kitna pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Bryant (24-T.Thomas). Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 3-J.Kitna pas - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 44:30 · NYG 4 · Score 9-3
(14:30) 18-D.Buehler 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 37:50 · DAL 2 · Score 15-3
(7:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 37-B.McCann at DAL -1. 37-B.McCann for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 37:34 · NYG 2 · Score 16-3
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 33:12 · NYG 5 · Score 19-3
(3:12) 18-D.Buehler 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:28 · DAL 7 · Score 19-6
(1:28) 9-L.Tynes 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 29:13 · NYG 71 · Score 25-6
(14:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left to 28-F.Jones for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 28:56 · NYG 2 · Score 26-6
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 24:01 · DAL 5 · Score 26-12
(9:01) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-M.Manningham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+7) — Q3 23:56 · DAL 2 · Score 26-13
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - New York Giants TD (+7) — Q3 23:56 · DAL 2 · Score 26-13
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 21:39 · NYG 24 · Score 32-13
(6:39) 3-J.Kitna pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 21:27 · NYG 2 · Score 33-13
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 20:29 · DAL 35 · Score 33-19
(5:29) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 89-K.Boss for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 20:19 · DAL 2 · Score 33-20
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 33-20 in Week 10, 2010 on 2010-11-14.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 33, New York Giants 20 (DAL 33-20 NYG) in Week 10, 2010 on 2010-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 6, New York Giants 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 13, New York Giants 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 21, New York Giants 20; Final: Dallas Cowboys 33, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 48:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. McCann (Q2 37:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 29:13) New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 24:01) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 21:39) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q3 20:29) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 50:09, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q2 44:30, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q2 33:12, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 31:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 61.1% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.00 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys), 52.0% completion, -0.0% CPOE, +0.79 EPA per dropback, +19.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +19.64 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.88 EPA): (7:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 37-B.McCann at DAL -1. 37-B.McCann for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -29.9%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W
New York Giants
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
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