Giants 26–10 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2004

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

K. Warner (New York Giants), 46.2% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.71 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 55.6% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -7.35 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

K. Warner (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.74 EPA): (5:19) 13-K.Warner pass to 21-T.Barber to DAL 15 for 55 yards (24-T.Dixon). Quick out left side before turning up field..

Quick answer

Winner: New York Giants
Final score: New York Giants 26–10 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: New York Giants 6–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kade Warner
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (5:19) 13-K.Warner pass to 21-T.Barber to DAL 15 for 55 yards (24-T.Dixon). Quick out left…
Game date: 2004-10-10

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 26–10 on 2004-10-10, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 10–6 halftime lead. Kade Warner posted a game-high +7.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	3	3	7	13	0	26
Dallas Cowboys	0	10	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYGNew York Giants

+3DAL 13

NYG 7

+1NYG 2

+3NYG 23

+3DAL 33

+3DAL 29

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 5:06FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
3-0
(5:06) 2-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:28TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 7
Score
3-6
(9:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone 2 yards deep.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:24XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
3-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:00FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 23
Score
3-10
(2:00) 3-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:07FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 33
Score
6-10
(:07) 2-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York Giants
Q3 5:03TD
JSJ. Shockey
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
12-10
(5:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:58XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
13-10
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:05FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 29
Score
16-10
(12:05) 2-S.Christie 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:20FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 8
Score
19-10
(6:20) 2-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:14TD
TBTaye Barber
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
25-10
(2:14) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:14XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
26-10
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).

1Kade Warner · New York Giants · Passing · +7.71 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
3Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
5A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
8T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 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

Kade Warner — NYG · Passing

Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+7.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (+4.74 EPA): (5:19) 13-K.Warner pass to 21-T.Barber to DAL 15 for 55 yards (24-T.Dixon). Quick out left side before turning up field.

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kade Warner (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.71 total EPA
V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -7.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.168	-0.080
Offensive success rate	49.4%	50.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.198	-0.280
Rush EPA/play	+0.174	+0.018
Defensive EPA/play	+0.080	-0.168
Defensive success rate	49.3%	50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: +0.17 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -5.99 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
New York Giants: 11 drives, +14.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Kisean Johnson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 9:28)
New York Giants — J. Shockey (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 5:03)
New York Giants — Taye Barber (Q4 2:14)

Field goals

New York Giants — S. Christie (Q1 5:06)
Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff (Q2 2:00)
New York Giants — S. Christie (Q2 0:07)
New York Giants — S. Christie (Q4 12:05)
New York Giants — S. Christie (Q4 6:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 2-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone 2 yards deep.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 9:24) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 2-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 4:58) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 2-S.Christie 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 2-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:14) — 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 (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) 21-T.Barber left tackle to DAL 14 for 58 yards (98-G.Ellis). Cut over left tackle and down left sideline. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +4.18]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYG 34 for -7 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -2.68]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 27-E.George left tackle to NYG 7 for -2 yards (59-K.Lewis). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -2.84]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten to NYG 47 for 8 yards (52-B.Green). FUMBLES (52-B.Green), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at NYG 47. 52-B.Green to NYG 47 for no gain (82-J.Witten). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -2.47]
New York Giants (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 2-S.Christie 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +1.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 13-K.Warner pass to 21-T.Barber to DAL 15 for 55 yards (24-T.Dixon). Quick out left side before turning up field. [WPA +3.2% · EPA +4.74]
New York Giants (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) 21-T.Barber left tackle to DAL 14 for 58 yards (98-G.Ellis). Cut over left tackle and down left sideline. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +4.18]
New York Giants (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Toomer to DAL 47 for 18 yards (59-D.Nguyen). Pass complete right side of the field. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.05]
New York Giants (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Toomer to NYG 48 for 6 yards (59-D.Nguyen). FUMBLES (59-D.Nguyen), RECOVERED by DAL-35-J.Reeves at DAL 39. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 5:06 · DAL 13 · Score 3-0
(5:06) 2-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 9:28 · NYG 7 · Score 3-6
(9:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone 2 yards deep.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 9:24 · NYG 2 · Score 3-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 23 · Score 3-10
(2:00) 3-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · DAL 33 · Score 6-10
(:07) 2-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 5:03 · DAL 1 · Score 12-10
(5:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 4:58 · DAL 2 · Score 13-10
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:05 · DAL 29 · Score 16-10
(12:05) 2-S.Christie 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:20 · DAL 8 · Score 19-10
(6:20) 2-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · DAL 3 · Score 25-10
(2:14) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · DAL 2 · Score 26-10
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.
Kade Warner (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2004-10-10?

The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-10 in Week 5, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: New York Giants 13, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: New York Giants 26, Dallas Cowboys 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 9:28) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass) (Q3 5:03) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 2:14) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q1 5:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q4 12:05, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q4 6:20, 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?

Kade Warner (New York Giants), 46.2% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.71 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 55.6% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -7.35 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?

Kade Warner (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.74 EPA): (5:19) 13-K.Warner pass to 21-T.Barber to DAL 15 for 55 yards (24-T.Dixon). Quick out left side before turning up field..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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