Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 31–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–14 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dall…
- Game date
- 2009-12-06
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 31–24 on 2009-12-06. T. Romo posted a game-high +10.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Giants | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(8:57) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:23) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(4:04) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:39.)
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(7:27) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(5:58) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NYG 21, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 87-D.Hixon for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:57FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 16
- Score
- 3-0
(8:57) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:25TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 9-0
(3:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:14XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:54TD HNH. NicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 21
- Score
- 10-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:46XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:23TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 10-13
(:23) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:19XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:04TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 16-14
(4:04) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:58XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:52TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 74
- Score
- 17-20
(3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:39.)
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:39XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:27FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 17-24
(7:27) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:58TD DHD. HixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 80
- Score
- 17-30
(5:58) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NYG 21, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 87-D.Hixon for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:33XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-31
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:05TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 22
- Score
- 23-31
(1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:58XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 24-31
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +10.80 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.30 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.67 EPA/play
- 6E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +5.56 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7Ryan Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 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 (+10.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 58 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (-4.68 EPA): (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber to 50 for 6 yards (94-M.Kiwanuka). FUMBLES (94-M.Kiwanuka), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 48. 72-O.Umenyiora to DAL 28 for 24 yards (63-K.Kosi
Biggest single play (+5.67 EPA): E. Manning — (3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:39.)
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) · 58 dropbacks · 70.7% completion · +11.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +10.80 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -11.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.5% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.229 | -0.144 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.050 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 46.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -1.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +3.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass)
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — D. Hixon
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–10. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 3:14) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 21 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:46) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:19) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 3:58) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 74 (Q3 3:52); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 3:39) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 80 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NYG 21, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 87-D.Hixon for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:33) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 22 (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 7 (Q4 0:58) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:39.)
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 11-R.Williams to NYG 27 for 25 yards (25-B.Johnson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber to 50 for 6 yards (94-M.Kiwanuka). FUMBLES (94-M.Kiwanuka), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 48. 72-O.Umenyiora to DAL 28 for
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- New York Giants (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle to NYG 26 for -7 yards (90-J.Ratliff). FUMBLES (90-J.Ratliff), RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at NYG 26. 90-J.Ratliff to NYG 26 for no gain (44-A.Bradshaw).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:39.)
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NYG 21, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 87-D.Hixon for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle to NYG 26 for -7 yards (90-J.Ratliff). FUMBLES (90-J.Ratliff), RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at NYG 26. 90-J.Ratliff to NYG 26 for no gain (44-A.Bradshaw).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber to 50 for 6 yards (94-M.Kiwanuka). FUMBLES (94-M.Kiwanuka), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 48. 72-O.Umenyiora to DAL 28 for
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 8:57 · NYG 16 · Score 3-0
(8:57) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · NYG 4 · Score 9-0
(3:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:14 · NYG 2 · Score 10-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · DAL 21 · Score 10-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 88-H.Nicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · DAL 1 · Score 10-13
(:23) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · DAL 2 · Score 10-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:04 · NYG 5 · Score 16-14
(4:04) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:58 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 3:52 · DAL 74 · Score 17-20
(3:52) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 27-B.Jacobs for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:39.) - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 3:39 · DAL 2 · Score 17-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 7:27 · DAL 5 · Score 17-24
(7:27) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:58 · NYG 80 · Score 17-30
(5:58) 1-M.McBriar punts 59 yards to NYG 21, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 87-D.Hixon for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:33 · DAL 2 · Score 17-31
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:05 · NYG 22 · Score 23-31
(1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · NYG 7 · Score 24-31
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
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.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2009-12-06?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-24 in Week 13, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Giants 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 3:25) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 1:54) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 0:23) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q3 4:04) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass) (Q3 3:52) New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (Q4 5:58) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:05) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 8:57, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 7:27, 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?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 70.7% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +10.80 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 40.7% completion, -11.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.56 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 +10.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 58 snaps. Their top snap (-4.68 EPA): (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber to 50 for 6 yards (94-M.Kiwanuka). FUMBLES (94-M.Kiwanuka), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 48. 72-O.Ume.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
New York Giants
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
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