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NFL · Week 10 · November 11, 2007 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants: 2007 Week 10 Recap

Cowboys defeat Giants 31–20 in Week 10

T.Romo led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 31–20 Week 10 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 31 8–1 Winner
Final 31–20
New York Giants 20 6–3
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
31–20
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
E. Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Romo
Game date
November 11, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Romo 20/31 · 241 YDS · 4 TD +17.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 6 REC · 125 YDS · 2 TD +11.5 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Crayton 5 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • J.Shockey 12 REC · 129 YDS · 1 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 3 REC · 37 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Droughns 3 CAR · 8 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 31–20 New York Giants
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Romo
Top passer
E. Manning
Biggest EPA play
(10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-11-11

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 31–20 on 2007-11-11. T. Romo posted a game-high +17.35 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys71077031
New York Giants71003020

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 11:24TD
    TCT. Curtis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    6-0

    (11:24) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 89-T.Curtis for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 11:10XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-0

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:21TD
    JSJ. Shockey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    7-6

    (6:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:13XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-7

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 15:00FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 26
    Score
    10-7

    (15:00) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 4:45TD
    RDR. Droughns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    10-13

    (4:45) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 4:33XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    10-14

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:35TD
    PCP. Crayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 20
    Score
    16-14

    (:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:27XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    17-14

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:06FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 22
    Score
    17-17

    (:06) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 7:25TD
    Tyler Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 25
    Score
    23-17

    (7:25) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 7:14XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    24-17

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 13:26FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    24-20

    (13:26) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:58TD
    Tyler Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 50
    Score
    30-20

    (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:43XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    31-20

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +17.35 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.87 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  4. 4P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Curtis · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.72 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Hurd · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Droughns · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 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. Romo — DAL · Passing

T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+17.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

T. Romo's top snap (+4.76 EPA): (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +5.8% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.83 total EPA
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +17.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.244+0.043
Offensive success rate47.9%51.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.560-0.071
Rush EPA/play-0.052+0.057
Defensive EPA/play-0.043-0.244
Defensive success rate48.9%52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.24 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +17.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 11 drives, +3.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dallas Cowboys — T. Curtis (T. Romo pass) (Q1 11:24)
  • New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:21)
  • New York Giants — R. Droughns (Q2 4:45)
  • Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:35)
  • Tyler OwensDallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 7:25)
  • Tyler OwensDallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 10:58)

Field goals

  • Nick FolkDallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q2 15:00)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 0:06)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q4 13:26)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 89-T.Curtis for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 11:10) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 6:13) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 26 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 4:33) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:27) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:14) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 50 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 10:43) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.76]
  • New York Giants (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hamlin at DAL 35. 26-K.Hamlin to NYG 39 for 26 yards (60-S.O'Hara). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.46]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.01]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 84-P.Crayton ran ob at NYG 37 for 15 yards. NYG-58-A.Pierce was injured during the play. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.39]
  • New York Giants (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer to DAL 28 for 23 yards (31-R.Williams). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.65]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.76]
  • New York Giants (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hamlin at DAL 35. 26-K.Hamlin to NYG 39 for 26 yards (60-S.O'Hara). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.46]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.29]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 11:24 · NYG 15 · Score 6-0
    (11:24) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 89-T.Curtis for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 11:10 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 6:21 · DAL 8 · Score 7-6
    (6:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:13 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  5. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 26 · Score 10-7
    (15:00) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:45 · DAL 1 · Score 10-13
    (4:45) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 4:33 · DAL 2 · Score 10-14
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · NYG 20 · Score 16-14
    (:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  10. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DAL 22 · Score 17-17
    (:06) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:25 · NYG 25 · Score 23-17
    (7:25) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 7:14 · NYG 2 · Score 24-17
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  13. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 13:26 · DAL 8 · Score 24-20
    (13:26) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:58 · NYG 50 · Score 30-20
    (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:43 · NYG 2 · Score 31-20
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

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.
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2007-11-11?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 31-20 in Week 10, 2007.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 31, New York Giants 20.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Curtis (T. Romo pass) (Q1 11:24) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:21) New York Giants touchdown — R. Droughns (Q2 4:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 7:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 10:58) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 13:26, 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), 57.5% completion, +5.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.83 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 64.5% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +17.35 total passing EPA.

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

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.76 EPA): (10:58) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W

New York Giants

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

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