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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2014 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants: 2014 Week 12 Recap

Cowboys defeat Giants 31–28 in Week 12

E.Manning led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 31–28 Week 12 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 31 8–3 Winner
Final 31–28
New York Giants 28 3–8
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
31–28
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 10–21 New York Giants
Top passer
E. Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
E.Manning
Game date
November 23, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Romo 18/28 · 266 YDS · 4 TD +13.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Beasley
    Cole Beasley 2 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bryant 7 REC · 86 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • E.Manning 29/42 · 328 YDS · 3 TD +14.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Odell Beckham Jr.
    Odell Beckham Jr. 10 REC · 146 YDS · 2 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Fells 3 REC · 35 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 31–28 in Week 12 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-23, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+18.8% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys swung the momentum.

In Week 12 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-23, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 31–28 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +14.60 total EPA, and +9.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.60 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+18.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys37147031
New York Giants71407028

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +14.60 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +13.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +13.39 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  4. 4 C. Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.14 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Fells · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  7. 7 R. Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  8. 8 D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

E. Manning — NYG · Passing

E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+14.60) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.71 EPA) came from New York Giants: (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 52:06)
  • New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 45:00)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 39:22)
  • New York Giants — A. Williams (Q2 33:22)
  • Dallas Cowboys — C. Beasley (T. Romo pass) (Q3 21:48)
  • Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q3 16:19)
  • New York Giants — A. Robinson (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:06)
  • Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:11)

Field goals

  • Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q1 47:50)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 52:01); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q1 47:50) — (2:50) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 43 (Q2 45:00); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 44:52) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 39:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 39:15) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) 44-A.Williams right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 33:18) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 45 (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 21:35) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 31 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 16:08) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 3:00) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q4 1:11); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:01) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +2.27]
  • New York Giants (Q3 18:16) — (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty). [WPA -18.1% · EPA -6.71]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.64]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul]. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +5.22]
  • New York Giants (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 84-L.Donnell to DAL 48 for 16 yards (32-O.Scandrick). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +1.99]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • New York Giants (Q3 18:16) — (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty). [WPA -18.1% · EPA -6.71]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul]. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +5.22]
  • New York Giants (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-39-B.Carr, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds r [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.80]
  • New York Giants (Q3 20:46) — (5:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-D.Fells to NYG 35 for 13 yards (92-J.Mincey). PENALTY on DAL-32-O.Scandrick, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 35. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.65]

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) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +14.60 total EPA
  • T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +13.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatDallas CowboysNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.222+0.097
Offensive success rate52.2%45.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.478+0.348
Rush EPA/play+0.115-0.133
Defensive EPA/play-0.097-0.222
Defensive success rate54.7%47.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +15.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 11 drives, +9.25 total EPA, 4 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) 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.
  • T. Romo (DAL) 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.

  1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 52:06 · DAL 3 · Score 0-6
    (7:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 52:01 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on DAL-32-O.Scandrick, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  3. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 47:50 · NYG 20 · Score 3-7
    (2:50) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · DAL 43 · Score 3-13
    (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-39-B.Carr, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Offici
  5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · DAL 2 · Score 3-14
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 39:22 · NYG 4 · Score 9-14
    (9:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 39:15 · NYG 2 · Score 10-14
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 33:22 · DAL 3 · Score 10-20
    (3:22) 44-A.Williams right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 33:18 · DAL 2 · Score 10-21
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  10. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 21:48 · NYG 45 · Score 16-21
    (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].
  11. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 21:35 · NYG 2 · Score 17-21
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  12. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 16:19 · NYG 31 · Score 23-21
    (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 16:08 · NYG 2 · Score 24-21
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  14. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · DAL 1 · Score 24-27
    (3:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · DAL 2 · Score 24-28
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  16. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · NYG 13 · Score 30-28
    (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Up
  17. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · NYG 2 · Score 31-28
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 31-28 in Week 12, 2014 on 2014-11-23.

What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

The final score was Dallas Cowboys 31, New York Giants 28 (DAL 31-28 NYG) in Week 12, 2014 on 2014-11-23.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 14, New York Giants 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 31, New York Giants 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 52:06) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 45:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 39:22) New York Giants touchdown — A. Williams (Q2 33:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (T. Romo pass) (Q3 21:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q3 16:19) New York Giants touchdown — A. Robinson (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:11) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 47:50, 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), 69.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.60 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 64.3% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.39 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

E. Manning (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +14.60 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.71 EPA): (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.8%.

Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

New York Giants

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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