Game story
In Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 30–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -8.58 total EPA, and -0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (8:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 11-C.Beasley pushed ob at NYG 20 for 54 yards (21-L.Collins). NYG-21-L.Collins was injured during the play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 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 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +18.64 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 R. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4 W. Gallman · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.59 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 R. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7 A. Morris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hanna · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Prescott — DAL · Passing
D. Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+18.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.17 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 45-R.Smith for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — R. Ellison (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Smith (D. Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Smith
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
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 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 52:18) — (7:18) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q2 42:54) — (12:54) 2-A.Rosas 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 32:12) — (2:12) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 32:07) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 50 (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 31:38) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 20–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 7:38) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 81 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 45-R.Smith for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 45-R.Smith left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 2:57) — 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 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 11-C.Beasley pushed ob at NYG 20 for 54 yards (21-L.Collins). NYG-21-L.Collins was injured during the play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 21:20) — (6:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 45-R.Smith to DAL 37 for 14 yards (27-D.Thompson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 39:45) — (9:45) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 45-R.Smith for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-D.Powe INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (33-C.Awuzie) at NYG 30. 50-S.Lee to NYG 21 for 9 yards (75-J.Halapio).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 11-C.Beasley pushed ob at NYG 20 for 54 yards (21-L.Collins). NYG-21-L.Collins was injured during the play.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · -0.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.58 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +18.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.548 | -0.182 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.035 | +0.009 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +10.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -14.40 total EPA, 2 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.
- D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 52:18 · NYG 3 · Score 3-0
(7:18) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 42:54 · DAL 21 · Score 3-3
(12:54) 2-A.Rosas 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 32:12 · DAL 1 · Score 3-9
(2:12) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 32:07 · DAL 15 · Score 3-10
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 31:47 · NYG 50 · Score 9-10
(1:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 31:38 · NYG 15 · Score 10-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · NYG 20 · Score 16-10
(7:45) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · NYG 15 · Score 17-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · NYG 81 · Score 23-10
(4:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 45-R.Smith for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:03 · NYG 15 · Score 29-10
(3:03) 45-R.Smith left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:57 · NYG 15 · Score 30-10
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 30-10 in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 30, New York Giants 10 (DAL 30-10 NYG) in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 10; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 30, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Ellison (E. Manning pass) (Q2 32:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 31:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 7:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Smith (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 4:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Smith (Q4 3:03) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 52:18, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 42:54, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 66.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.58 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 58.8% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +18.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +18.64 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.17 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 45-R.Smith for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.0%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
New York Giants
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
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