Cowboys 23–20 Giants: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2006

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 23–20 New York Giants
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 10–7 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Manning
Top passer: E. Manning
Biggest EPA play: (10:42) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Ho…
Game date: 2006-12-03

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 23–20 on 2006-12-03. E. Manning posted a game-high +14.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	3	3	10	0	23
New York Giants	7	0	3	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 17

+3NYG 23

+3NYG 16

+3NYG 28

NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:48TD
JSJ. Shockey
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 17
Score
0-6
(4:48) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:39XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:31TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 1
Score
6-7
(1:31) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:28XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
7-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:06FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 23
Score
10-7
(:06) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:35FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
10-10
(4:35) 2-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:10FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 16
Score
13-10
(:10) 7-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:48FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
13-13
(9:48) 2-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:38TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 7
Score
19-13
(3:38) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:33XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
20-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:12TD
PBP. Burress
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
20-19
(1:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:06XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
20-20
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:06FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 28
Score
23-20
(:06) 7-M.Gramatica 46 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).

1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +14.72 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +10.67 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
4Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
6M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.68 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
8B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 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

E. Manning — NYG · Passing

E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+14.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

E. Manning's top snap (+3.41 EPA): (13:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 27-B.Jacobs to DAL 19 for 43 yards (31-R.Williams, 42-A.Henry).

Biggest single play (-3.84 EPA): M. Gramatica — (10:42) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

Quarterback report card

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

E. Manning (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.72 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	New York Giants
Offensive EPA/play	+0.178	+0.104
Offensive success rate	55.8%	54.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.281	+0.377
Rush EPA/play	+0.093	-0.206
Defensive EPA/play	-0.104	-0.178
Defensive success rate	45.9%	44.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
New York Giants: +0.10 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +13.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New York Giants: 10 drives, +8.84 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 — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:48)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q1 1:31)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 3:38)
New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q4 1:12)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:06)
New York Giants — J. Feely (Q3 4:35)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Gramatica (Q3 0:10)
New York Giants — J. Feely (Q4 9:48)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Gramatica (Q4 0:06)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 4:39) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 1:28) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 2-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 7-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) 2-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:33) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:06) — 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 28 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 7-M.Gramatica 46 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 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 27-B.Jacobs to DAL 19 for 43 yards (31-R.Williams, 42-A.Henry). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +3.41]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 7-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +0.83]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +2.38]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten to NYG 26 for 42 yards (47-W.Demps, 58-A.Pierce). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +2.21]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at NYG 37 for 11 yards (58-A.Pierce). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +1.51]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.84]
New York Giants (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 27-B.Jacobs to DAL 19 for 43 yards (31-R.Williams, 42-A.Henry). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +3.41]
New York Giants (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) 27-B.Jacobs left end to DAL 27 for -3 yards (94-D.Ware). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.09]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-T.Romo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 47-W.Demps at NYG 32. 47-W.Demps to NYG 33 for 1 yard (81-T.Owens). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.08]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:48 · DAL 17 · Score 0-6
(4:48) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-J.Shockey for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 4:39 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:31 · NYG 1 · Score 6-7
(1:31) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:28 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · NYG 23 · Score 10-7
(:06) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 4:35 · DAL 5 · Score 10-10
(4:35) 2-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 0:10 · NYG 16 · Score 13-10
(:10) 7-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 9:48 · DAL 4 · Score 13-13
(9:48) 2-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · NYG 7 · Score 19-13
(3:38) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · NYG 2 · Score 20-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · DAL 5 · Score 20-19
(1:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · DAL 2 · Score 20-20
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · NYG 28 · Score 23-20
(:06) 7-M.Gramatica 46 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.
E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2006-12-03?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 23-20 in Week 13, 2006.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 23, New York Giants 20.

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

New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 1:31) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 3:38) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q4 1:12) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q3 4:35, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 0:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q4 9:48, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 0:06, 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?

E. Manning (New York Giants), 61.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.72 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 52.6% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.67 total passing EPA.

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

E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.41 EPA): (13:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 27-B.Jacobs to DAL 19 for 43 yards (31-R.Williams, 42-A.Henry)..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

New York Giants

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

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