Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 20–8 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 3–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Choice
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-12-14
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20–8 on 2008-12-14. T. Choice posted a game-high +6.07 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(11:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:11.)
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(4:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(12:18) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 34-D.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(7:13) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL -7 for -13 yards (sack split by 97-M.Kiwanuka and 91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (97-M.Kiwanuka), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball rolled out of the back of the endzone.
(5:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:20TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 34
- Score
- 0-6
(11:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:11.)
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:11XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:56FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 3-7
(4:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:18TD Darius AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 3-13
(12:18) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 34-D.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:13XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 3-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:13Safety TRT. RomoPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 94
- Score
- 5-14
(7:13) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL -7 for -13 yards (sack split by 97-M.Kiwanuka and 91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (97-M.Kiwanuka), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball rolled out of the back of the endzone.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:53FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 29
- Score
- 8-14
(5:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:24TD TCT. ChoicePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 38
- Score
- 8-20
(2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +6.07 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.37 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7
Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 8A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 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. Choice — DAL · Rushing
T. Choice posted the highest total EPA (+6.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
T. Choice's top snap (+5.48 EPA): (2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 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) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.50 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.086 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.006 | +0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +5.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -6.54 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Darius Anderson (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Choice
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- New York Giants — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 34 (Q2 11:20); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 11:11) — 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 16 (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–5. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 34-D.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:13) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Giants registered a safety from the NYG 94 (Q4 7:13); New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q4 5:53) — (5:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 38 (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 12:19) — (12:19) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 44. 41-T.Newman to DAL 46 for 2 yards (87-D.Hixon).
- New York Giants (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 87-D.Hixon. PENALTY on DAL-41-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at NYG 16 - No Play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:11.)
- New York Giants (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-S.Smith to DAL 19 for 14 yards (26-K.Hamlin). Pass complete on crossing pattern.
- New York Giants (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 40 for -5 yards (sack split by 99-C.Canty and 93-A.Spencer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 12:19) — (12:19) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 44. 41-T.Newman to DAL 46 for 2 yards (87-D.Hixon).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:11.)
- New York Giants (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 87-D.Hixon. PENALTY on DAL-41-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at NYG 16 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:20 · NYG 34 · Score 0-6
(11:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. New York Giants challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:11.) - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 4:56 · DAL 16 · Score 3-7
(4:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:18 · NYG 1 · Score 3-13
(12:18) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 34-D.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:13 · NYG 2 · Score 3-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 7:13 · NYG 94 · Score 5-14
(7:13) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL -7 for -13 yards (sack split by 97-M.Kiwanuka and 91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (97-M.Kiwanuka), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball rolled out of the back of th - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 5:53 · DAL 29 · Score 8-14
(5:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:24 · NYG 38 · Score 8-20
(2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Choice (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2008-12-14?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20-8 in Week 15, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: New York Giants 5, Dallas Cowboys 13; Final: New York Giants 8, Dallas Cowboys 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 11:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Anderson (T. Romo pass) (Q4 12:18) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Choice (Q4 2:24) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 4:56, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q4 5:53, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 40.0% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.50 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 51.3% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Choice (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.07 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.48 EPA): (2:24) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 11-2 Now 11-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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