Game story
In Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-10, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 19–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -7.63 total EPA, and +2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (8:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley to NYG 36 for 12 yards (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.14 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 3 E. Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5 C. Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 R. Ellison · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8 E. Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.02 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 (+8.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.82 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 48. 30-A.Brown to DAL 48 for no gain (18-R.Lewis).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
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 51:28) — (6:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 31:41) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q3 20:20) — (5:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal 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 (Q1 53:37) — (8:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley to NYG 36 for 12 yards (41-D.Rodgers-Cromartie).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 52:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler to NYG 3 for 30 yards (24-E.Apple).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 45:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 83-T.Williams to NYG 19 for 15 yards (93-B.Goodson). Bubble Screen.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 38:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 83-T.Williams ran ob at DAL 48 for 23 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 48. 30-A.Brown to DAL 48 for no gain (18-R.Lewis).
- New York Giants (Q3 28:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 18-R.Lewis pushed ob at NYG 46 for 22 yards (35-K.Frazier).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 19:30) — (4:30) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to NYG 45 for 35 yards (21-L.Collins; 52-J.Casillas).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 21-E.Elliott to NYG 32 for 30 yards (24-E.Apple). Pass complete on a wheel route.
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) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.63 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.180 | +0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.170 | +0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.180 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +4.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -12.97 total EPA, 1 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 51:28 · NYG 3 · Score 0-3
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 42:51 · NYG 30 · Score 0-6
(12:51) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 31:46 · NYG 12 · Score 0-12
(1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 31:41 · NYG 15 · Score 0-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · NYG 25 · Score 0-16
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 20:20 · DAL 7 · Score 3-16
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYG 18 · Score 3-19
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 19-3 in Week 1, 2017 on 2017-09-10.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 19 (NYG 3-19 DAL) in Week 1, 2017 on 2017-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 13; Q3: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 31:46) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 51:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 42:51, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 20:20, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 64.4% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.63 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 55.8% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.14 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +8.14 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.82 EPA): (7:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 48. 30-A.Brown to DAL 48 for no gain (18-R.Lewis).. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.4%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Now 0-1 L
Dallas Cowboys
Now 1-0 W
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