Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 16–13 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 6–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Shockey
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:27) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 1. 42…
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 16–13 on 2005-10-16. J. Shockey posted a game-high +13.65 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:45) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The 16-play scoring drive was Dallas's longest of the season in terms of number of plays.
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(12:48) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(4:44) 2-J.Cortez 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on drag route across center of the field.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:19) 2-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 10:41FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 32
- Score
- 3-0
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:47FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 27
- Score
- 6-0
(8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:45TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 6-6
(:45) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The 16-play scoring drive was Dallas's longest of the season in terms of number of plays.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:40XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 6-7
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:48FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 11
- Score
- 6-10
(12:48) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:44FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 6-13
(4:44) 2-J.Cortez 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:25TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 24
- Score
- 12-13
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on drag route across center of the field.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:19XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-13
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
OT 11:19FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 26
- Score
- 13-16
(11:19) 2-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +13.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 2P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4
Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.26 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 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
J. Shockey — NYG · Receiving
J. Shockey posted the highest total EPA (+13.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.73 EPA per play.
J. Shockey's top snap (+4.37 EPA): (12:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey to DAL 16 for 59 yards (50-S.Fujita).
Biggest single play (-6.21 EPA): E. Manning — (12:27) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 1. 42-A.Henry to DAL 44 for 43 yards (21-T.Barber).
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 · 59.1% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.26 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -14.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.192 | -0.122 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.420 | +0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.151 | -0.370 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.122 | +0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 53.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -12.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -13.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (D. Bledsoe pass)
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Cortez
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Cortez
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Cortez
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 32 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 8:47) — (8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:45); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:40) — 2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) 2-J.Cortez 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 24 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on drag route across center of the field.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:19) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 26 (OT 11:19) — (11:19) 2-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle to DAL 1 for 2 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), RECOVERED by DAL-31-R.Williams at DAL 1.
- New York Giants (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 30 for -9 yards (97-L.Glover). FUMBLES (97-L.Glover), RECOVERED by DAL-98-G.Ellis at DAL 30. 98-G.Ellis to NYG 33 for 37 yards (60-S.O'Hara).
- New York Giants (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 1. 42-A.Henry to DAL 44 for 43 yards (21-T.Barber).
- Dallas Cowboys (OT 11:19) — (11:19) 2-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:54) — (13:54) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 28 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-53-R.Torbor at DAL 31.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 1. 42-A.Henry to DAL 44 for 43 yards (21-T.Barber).
- New York Giants (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 30 for -9 yards (97-L.Glover). FUMBLES (97-L.Glover), RECOVERED by DAL-98-G.Ellis at DAL 30. 98-G.Ellis to NYG 33 for 37 yards (60-S.O'Hara).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:18) — (12:18) 11-D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 42, touched at DAL 39, RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at DAL 39.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle to DAL 1 for 2 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), RECOVERED by DAL-31-R.Williams at DAL 1.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 10:41 · DAL 32 · Score 3-0
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 8:47 · DAL 27 · Score 6-0
(8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · NYG 2 · Score 6-6
(:45) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The 16-play scoring drive was Dallas's longest of the season in terms of number of plays. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · NYG 2 · Score 6-7
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 12:48 · NYG 11 · Score 6-10
(12:48) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 4:44 · NYG 10 · Score 6-13
(4:44) 2-J.Cortez 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · DAL 24 · Score 12-13
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on drag route across center of the field. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:19 · DAL 2 · Score 13-13
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — OT 11:19 · NYG 26 · Score 13-16
(11:19) 2-J.Cortez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Shockey (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 2005-10-16?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 16-13 in Week 6, 2005.
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 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q5: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: New York Giants 13, Dallas Cowboys 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 0:45) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q4 0:25) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q1 10:41, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 8:47, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 12:48, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 4:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Cortez (OT 11:19, 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?
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 59.1% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.26 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 40.0% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -14.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Shockey (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.37 EPA): (12:00) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey to DAL 16 for 59 yards (50-S.Fujita)..
Was New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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