Game story
In Week 14 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-11, the New York Giants took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 10–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -24.92 total EPA, and -16.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, O. Beckham (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+27.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 4 E. Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5 W. Tye · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 J. Adams · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 R. Jennings · New York Giants · Receiving · -0.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play
- 8 B. Rainey · New York Giants · Receiving · -0.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
O. Beckham — NYG · Receiving
O. Beckham posted the highest total EPA (+5.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.16 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:36) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 47 for -9 yards (93-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (93-B.Mayowa) [93-B.Mayowa], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at DAL 49. 50-S.Lee to DAL 49 for no gain (68-B.Hart). Officially, a sack for 11
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Williams (D. Prescott pass)
- New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — R. Gould
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 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 31 (Q1 49:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-T.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 49:44) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q3 20:54) — (5:54) 5-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 61 (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 16:07) — 5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant to DAL 38 for 10 yards (20-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (20-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYG-21-L.Collins at DAL 44. 21-L.Collins to DAL 38 for 6 yard
- New York Giants (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 15. 30-A.Brown to DAL 15 for no gain (80-V.Cruz).
- New York Giants (Q1 45:45) — (:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 31 for -7 yards. FUMBLES [50-S.Lee], RECOVERED by DAL-92-C.Thornton at DAL 31. 92-C.Thornton to DAL 32 for 1 yard (70-W.Richburg).
- New York Giants (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 47 for -9 yards (93-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (93-B.Mayowa) [93-B.Mayowa], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at DAL 49. 50-S.Lee to DAL 49 for no gain (68-B.Hart). Offic
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 47 for -9 yards (93-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (93-B.Mayowa) [93-B.Mayowa], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at DAL 49. 50-S.Lee to DAL 49 for no gain (68-B.Hart). Offic
- New York Giants (Q1 45:45) — (:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 31 for -7 yards. FUMBLES [50-S.Lee], RECOVERED by DAL-92-C.Thornton at DAL 31. 92-C.Thornton to DAL 32 for 1 yard (70-W.Richburg).
- New York Giants (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 88-D.Bryant to DAL 20 for 17 yards (20-J.Jenkins). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-D.Pr
Quarterback report card
D.Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -16.6% CPOE · -0.61 EPA/play · -24.92 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -11.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.349 | -0.321 |
| Offensive success rate | 24.4% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.608 | -0.359 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.305 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.321 | +0.349 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 75.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.35, New York Giants -0.32) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -28.64 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -26.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants 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.
- O. Beckham (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 49:51 · NYG 31 · Score 6-0
(4:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-T.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 49:44 · NYG 15 · Score 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 20:54 · DAL 21 · Score 7-3
(5:54) 5-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 16:18 · DAL 61 · Score 7-9
(1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 16:07 · DAL 15 · Score 7-10
5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 10-7 in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 10 (DAL 7-10 NYG) in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Giants 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 49:51) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 16:18) New York Giants field goal — R. Gould (Q3 20:54, 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?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 41.5% completion, -16.6% CPOE, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -24.92 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 51.5% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -11.85 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
O. Beckham (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +5.19 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.16 EPA): (7:36) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 47 for -9 yards (93-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (93-B.Mayowa) [93-B.Mayowa], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at DAL 49. 50-S.Lee to DAL 49 for no gai. The biggest win-probability swing was +27.7%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 10-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 11-1 Now 11-2 L
New York Giants
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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