Game story
In Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-09-26, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 20–15 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Jones (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +3.51 total EPA, and +10.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-88-C.Lamb, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.48 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3 M. Nabers · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 D. Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +3.51 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 R. Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.06 EPA/play
- 6 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 H. Luepke · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 8 J. Ferguson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 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 (+6.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.82 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-88-C.Lamb, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Dowdle (D. Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — G. Joseph
- New York Giants — G. Joseph
- New York Giants — G. Joseph
- New York Giants — G. Joseph
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Aubrey
- New York Giants — G. Joseph
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Aubrey
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 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 34 (Q1 54:07) — (9:07) 34-G.Joseph 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 47:06) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) 34-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 55 (Q2 39:25); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 30 (Q2 39:16) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q2 31:10).
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q3 23:44) — (8:44) 34-G.Joseph 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 42 (Q3 20:11) — (5:11) 17-B.Aubrey 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) 34-G.Joseph 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q4 6:59).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-88-C.Lamb, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 17-B.Aubrey 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 1-M.Nabers to DAL 37 for 8 yards (7-T.Diggs).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 20:11) — (5:11) 17-B.Aubrey 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-88-C.Lamb, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New York Giants (Q1 57:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 1-M.Nabers pushed ob at DAL 40 for 39 yards (28-M.Hooker).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 20:11) — (5:11) 17-B.Aubrey 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 1-M.Nabers to DAL 37 for 8 yards (7-T.Diggs).
Quarterback report card
D.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.51 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.318 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 47.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +7.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +1.52 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Jones (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Prescott (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.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 54:07 · DAL 34 · Score 0-3
(9:07) 34-G.Joseph 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 47:13 · NYG 15 · Score 6-3
(2:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 47:06 · NYG 15 · Score 7-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 41:14 · DAL 22 · Score 7-6
(11:14) 34-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 39:25 · NYG 55 · Score 13-6
(9:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-88-C.Lamb, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 39:16 · NYG 30 · Score 14-6
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:10 · DAL 20 · Score 14-9
(1:10) 34-G.Joseph 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. Penalty on DAL-30-J.Thomas, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 23:44 · DAL 3 · Score 14-12
(8:44) 34-G.Joseph 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 20:11 · NYG 42 · Score 17-12
(5:11) 17-B.Aubrey 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:16 · DAL 24 · Score 17-15
(11:16) 34-G.Joseph 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 6:59 · NYG 22 · Score 20-15
(6:59) 17-B.Aubrey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. ** Injury Update: NYG-98-D.Davidson has returned to the game.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20-15 in Week 4, 2024 on 2024-09-26.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15 (DAL 20-15 NYG) in Week 4, 2024 on 2024-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 6; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Dowdle (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 47:13) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 39:25) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 54:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 41:14, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 31:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q3 23:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q3 20:11, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 11:16, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 6:59, 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. Jones (New York Giants), 65.9% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.51 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 68.8% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.48 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 +6.48 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.82 EPA): (9:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-88-C.Lamb, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.3%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-15 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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