Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 17–10 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 0–10 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Glenn
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERE…
- Game date
- 2005-12-04
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 17–10 on 2005-12-04. T. Glenn posted a game-high +4.41 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New York Giants | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(10:06) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:02) 2-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-58-A.Pierce at DAL 12. 58-A.Pierce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(10:08) 3-B.Cundiff 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(3:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:06TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:06) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:00XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:02FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 0-10
(2:02) 2-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 14:54TD Artavis PiercePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 83
- Score
- 0-16
(14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-58-A.Pierce at DAL 12. 58-A.Pierce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 14:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-17
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:08FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 16
- Score
- 3-17
(10:08) 3-B.Cundiff 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:57TD TGT. GlennPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 9-17
(3:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:52XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-17
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 2T.J. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 3P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 6J. Finn · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 7Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 8
Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 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. Glenn — DAL · Receiving
T. Glenn posted the highest total EPA (+4.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.
T. Glenn's top snap (-1.82 EPA): (2:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Alexander (28-G.Wilson) at NYG 30. 26-B.Alexander to NYG 45 for 15 yards (83-T.Glenn).
Biggest single play (-6.68 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-58-A.Pierce at DAL 12. 58-A.Pierce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.11 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.363 | -0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 62.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.18, New York Giants -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -16.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -11.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — Artavis Pierce
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (D. Bledsoe pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:00) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q2 2:02) — (2:02) 2-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 83 (Q3 14:54); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 14:48) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) 3-B.Cundiff 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 3:52) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-58-A.Pierce at DAL 12. 58-A.Pierce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 22 for -7 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by NYG-97-K.Allen at DAL 22. 97-K.Allen to DAL 22 for no gain (73-L.Allen).
- New York Giants (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Glenn at NYG 17. 26-A.Glenn to NYG 7 for 10 yards (17-P.Burress).DAL-26-A.Glenn was injured during the play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Alexander (28-G.Wilson) at NYG 30. 26-B.Alexander to NYG 45 for 15 yards (83-T.Glenn).
- New York Giants (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Glenn at DAL -3. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-58-A.Pierce at DAL 12. 58-A.Pierce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Glenn at NYG 17. 26-A.Glenn to NYG 7 for 10 yards (17-P.Burress).DAL-26-A.Glenn was injured during the play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 22 for -7 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by NYG-97-K.Allen at DAL 22. 97-K.Allen to DAL 22 for no gain (73-L.Allen).
- New York Giants (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Glenn at DAL -3. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 10:06 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(10:06) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 10:00 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 2:02 · DAL 9 · Score 0-10
(2:02) 2-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 14:54 · NYG 83 · Score 0-16
(14:54) 11-D.Bledsoe to DAL 12 for -5 yards (70-K.Clancy). FUMBLES (70-K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-58-A.Pierce at DAL 12. 58-A.Pierce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · DAL 2 · Score 0-17
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:08 · NYG 16 · Score 3-17
(10:08) 3-B.Cundiff 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 3:57 · NYG 7 · Score 9-17
(3:57) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:52 · NYG 2 · Score 10-17
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
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.
- T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2005-12-04?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 17-10 in Week 13, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Giants 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 10:06) New York Giants touchdown — A. Pierce (Q3 14:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 3:57) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 2:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 10:08, 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. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 34.1% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.11 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 34.3% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-1.82 EPA): (2:02) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Alexander (28-G.Wilson) at NYG 30. 26-B.Alexander to NYG 45 for 15 yards (83-T.Glenn)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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