Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 28–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 9–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Witten
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:41) 84-P.Crayton pass intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Burns at NYG 0. 29-…
- Game date
- 2005-01-02
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28–24 on 2005-01-02, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 9–7 halftime lead. J. Witten posted a game-high +9.06 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(4:20) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(13:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(1:59) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:02) 3-B.Cundiff 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on NYG-20-J.Finn, Defensive Offside, declined.
(:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 85-D.Tyree for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(12:04) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(1:52) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:20FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 22
- Score
- 3-0
(4:20) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:00TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-6
(13:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:48XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 3-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:59FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 6-7
(1:59) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:02FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 27
- Score
- 9-7
(:02) 3-B.Cundiff 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on NYG-20-J.Finn, Defensive Offside, declined.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:52TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 15-7
(:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:45XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 16-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 15:00TD DTD. TyreePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 16-13
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 85-D.Tyree for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:55XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 16-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:04TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 16-20
(12:04) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:51XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 16-21
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:52TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 22-21
(1:52) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:49Safety VTV. TestaverdePoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:16TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 24-27
(:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:11XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-28
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2D. Tyree · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 3E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +7.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 5V. Testaverde · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.28 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6Justin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.25 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.88 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 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
J. Witten — DAL · Receiving
J. Witten posted the highest total EPA (+9.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
J. Witten's top snap (-4.40 EPA): (10:41) 84-P.Crayton pass intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Burns at NYG 0. 29-C.Burns to NYG 12 for 12 yards (82-J.Witten). Crayton takes handoff from #21 - J.Jones prior to reverse pass attempt.
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.28 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | +0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.8% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 46.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys +0.12, New York Giants +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +9.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +10.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — V. Shiancoe (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (V. Testaverde pass)
- New York Giants — D. Tyree (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Taye Barber (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 12 (Q2 12:48) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q2 1:59) — (1:59) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q2 0:02).
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q3 0:52) — (:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 0:45) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–8. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 85-D.Tyree for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 14:55) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:51) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:49) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:11) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at DAL 12 for -7 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-58-R.Torbor at DAL 20. 58-R.Torbor to DAL 20 for no gain (39-L.Polite). Officially, a
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber to DAL 43 for 23 yards (24-T.Dixon). PENALTY on DAL-91-L.Carson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 43.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 21-J.Jones left tackle to NYG 7 for 23 yards (22-T.Cousin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 84-P.Crayton pass intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Burns at NYG 0. 29-C.Burns to NYG 12 for 12 yards (82-J.Witten). Crayton takes handoff from #21 - J.Jones prior to reverse pass a
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at DAL 12 for -7 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-58-R.Torbor at DAL 20. 58-R.Torbor to DAL 20 for no gain (39-L.Polite). Officially, a
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:52) — (:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:20 · NYG 22 · Score 3-0
(4:20) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:00 · DAL 2 · Score 3-6
(13:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 82-V.Shiancoe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 12:48 · DAL 12 · Score 3-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:59 · NYG 5 · Score 6-7
(1:59) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NYG 27 · Score 9-7
(:02) 3-B.Cundiff 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Penalty on NYG-20-J.Finn, Defensive Offside, declined. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 0:52 · NYG 7 · Score 15-7
(:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 0:45 · NYG 2 · Score 16-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 15 · Score 16-13
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 85-D.Tyree for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · DAL 2 · Score 16-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · DAL 3 · Score 16-20
(12:04) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:51 · DAL 2 · Score 16-21
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · NYG 1 · Score 22-21
(1:52) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 1:49 · NYG 2 · Score 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · DAL 3 · Score 24-27
(:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:11 · DAL 2 · Score 24-28
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2005-01-02?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-24 in Week 17, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, New York Giants 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 8, New York Giants 21; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Giants 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — V. Shiancoe (E. Manning pass) (Q2 13:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (V. Testaverde pass) (Q3 0:52) New York Giants touchdown — D. Tyree (E. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:04) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 1:52) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 0:16) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 4:20, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:59, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:02, 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?
V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 65.7% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.28 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-4.40 EPA): (10:41) 84-P.Crayton pass intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Burns at NYG 0. 29-C.Burns to NYG 12 for 12 yards (82-J.Witten). Crayton takes handoff from #21 - J.Jones pri.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
New York Giants
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
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