Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 21–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught…
- Game date
- 2008-01-13
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21–17 on 2008-01-13. E. Manning posted a game-high +10.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left sideline for the score.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(15:00) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:56.)
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(1:01) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(6:56) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(13:33) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:02TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 52
- Score
- 6-0
(12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left sideline for the score.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:50XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 15:00TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 7-6
(15:00) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:56.)
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:56XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:01TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 7-13
(1:01) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:53XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:11TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 13-14
(:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:07XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:56FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 16
- Score
- 14-17
(6:56) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 13:33TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 20-17
(13:33) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 13:29XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +10.09 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
- 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.31 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 8Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 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 (+10.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left sideline for the score.
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.31 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +20.4% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +10.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.228 | +0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.5% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.421 | +0.098 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.131 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.228 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 47.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +7.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +13.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 52 (Q1 12:02); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 11:50) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 15:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:56) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 1:01); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:53) — 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 4 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:07) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:29) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 25-R.McQuarters at NYG -5. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 18-J.Feagles punts 42 yards to DAL 44, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 84-P.Crayton to NYG 48 for 8 yards (37-Ja.Butler).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to NYG 22 for 18 yards (25-R.McQuarters).
- New York Giants (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left sideline for the score.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 83-T.Glenn to NYG 27 for 19 yards (25-R.McQuarters). Romo stepped up in the pocket prior to the pass.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left sideline for the score.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 24-M.Barber up the middle to NYG 44 for 36 yards (28-G.Wilson).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten to DAL 26 for 14 yards (37-Ja.Butler) [92-M.Strahan].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 12:02 · DAL 52 · Score 6-0
(12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left sideline for the score. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 11:50 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 5 · Score 7-6
(15:00) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:56.) - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · NYG 1 · Score 7-13
(1:01) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:53 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · DAL 4 · Score 13-14
(:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · DAL 2 · Score 14-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 6:56 · NYG 16 · Score 14-17
(6:56) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 13:33 · DAL 1 · Score 20-17
(13:33) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · DAL 2 · Score 21-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-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.
- 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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2008-01-13?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in Wild Card, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: New York Giants 21, Dallas Cowboys 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q1 12:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q2 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 1:01) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:11) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 13:33) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q3 6:56, 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?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 40.9% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.31 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, +20.4% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +10.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (12:02) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 81-A.Toomer for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Toomer caught the pass on a curl route at the Dallas 39 before spinning away and running down left side.
Was New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 11-6 Now 12-6 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 13-3 Now 13-4 L
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