Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 26–18 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 0–16 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Aikman
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-01-02
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 26–18 on 2000-01-02. T. Aikman posted a game-high +16.14 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 18 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(15:00) E.Murray 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(7:18) E.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(11:22) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(:29) E.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(11:44) C.Blanchard 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(11:14) J.Montgomery right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(4:56) E.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(1:04) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to B.Alford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 0-3
(15:00) E.Murray 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 0-6
(7:18) E.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 0-12
(11:22) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-13
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 0-16
(:29) E.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:44FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 3-16
(11:44) C.Blanchard 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 5:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 90
- Score
- 3-22
(5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 3-23
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 9-23
(11:14) J.Montgomery right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 10:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-23
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:56FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 23
- Score
- 10-26
(4:56) E.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 7
- Score
- 16-26
(1:04) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to B.Alford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:57Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 18-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +16.14 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +10.05 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3
Justin Tucker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 4J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 5I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8J. Ogden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
T. Aikman — DAL · Passing
T. Aikman posted the highest total EPA (+16.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
T. Aikman's top snap (+7.91 EPA): (5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +10.05 total EPA
- T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +16.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.235 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.193 | +0.477 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.235 | -0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.23 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +19.48 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +12.66 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) E.Murray 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) E.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 6:35) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) E.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) C.Blanchard 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 90 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 4:14) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 15–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) J.Montgomery right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 10:19) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) E.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to B.Alford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:57).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT
- New York Giants (Q4 0:57) — PENALTY on NYG-G.Comella, Illegal Touch Kick, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 30 - No Play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 60 yards from NYG 30 to DAL 10. J.Tucker to NYG 11 for 79 yards (D.Patten). PENALTY on NYG-D.Patten, Face Mask (15 Yards), 6 yards, enforced at NYG 11.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) B.Maynard punts 36 yards to end zone, Center-J.Whittle, Touchback.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) E.Smith right tackle to NYG 10 for 45 yards (P.Ellsworth).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius to DAL 1 for 71 yards (D.Sanders).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 60 yards from NYG 30 to DAL 10. J.Tucker to NYG 11 for 79 yards (D.Patten). PENALTY on NYG-D.Patten, Face Mask (15 Yards), 6 yards, enforced at NYG 11.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · NYG 3 · Score 0-3
(15:00) E.Murray 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 7:18 · NYG 4 · Score 0-6
(7:18) E.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:22 · NYG 4 · Score 0-12
(11:22) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 6:35 · NYG 2 · Score 0-13
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:29 · NYG 10 · Score 0-16
(:29) E.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 11:44 · DAL 12 · Score 3-16
(11:44) C.Blanchard 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · NYG 90 · Score 3-22
(5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:14 · NYG 2 · Score 3-23
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:14 · DAL 1 · Score 9-23
(11:14) J.Montgomery right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 10:19 · DAL 2 · Score 10-23
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 4:56 · NYG 23 · Score 10-26
(4:56) E.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:04 · DAL 7 · Score 16-26
(1:04) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to B.Alford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 0:57 · DAL 2 · Score 18-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Montgomery rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2000-01-02?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 26-18 in Week 17, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q2: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: New York Giants 15, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: New York Giants 18, Dallas Cowboys 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:15) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:14) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:04) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:18, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:29, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q3 11:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:56, 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?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 57.7% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +10.05 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 71.9% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +16.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+7.91 EPA): (5:15) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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