Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 31–28 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–21 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERC…
- Game date
- 2014-11-23
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 31–28 on 2014-11-23, overcoming New York Giants's 21–10 halftime lead. E. Manning posted a game-high +14.60 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(7:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on DAL-32-O.Scandrick, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:50) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-39-B.Carr, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(9:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(3:22) 44-A.Williams right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(3:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:06TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 0-6
(7:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:01XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on DAL-32-O.Scandrick, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 3-7
(2:50) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 15:00TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 43
- Score
- 3-13
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-39-B.Carr, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:52XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:22TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 9-14
(9:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:22TD Avery WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 10-20
(3:22) 44-A.Williams right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:18XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 45
- Score
- 16-21
(6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:19TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 31
- Score
- 23-21
(1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:06TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 24-27
(3:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:00XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:11TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 30-28
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 31-28
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +14.60 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +13.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +13.39 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.14 EPA/play
- 5D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6D. Fells · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 7Rodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 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 (+14.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (-6.71 EPA): (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +14.60 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +13.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.222 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.478 | +0.348 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.115 | -0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.222 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +15.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +9.25 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 — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass)
- New York Giants — Avery Williams
- Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- New York Giants — Alton Robinson (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q1 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 7:01); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 43 (Q2 15:00); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:52) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 9:15) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 44-A.Williams right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 3:18) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 45 (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 6:35) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 31 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:08) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 3:00) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q4 1:11); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:01) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].
- New York Giants (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 84-L.Donnell to DAL 48 for 16 yards (32-O.Scandrick).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul].
- New York Giants (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-39-B.Carr, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds r
- New York Giants (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-D.Fells to NYG 35 for 13 yards (92-J.Mincey). PENALTY on DAL-32-O.Scandrick, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 35.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 7:06 · DAL 3 · Score 0-6
(7:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:01 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on DAL-32-O.Scandrick, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 2:50 · NYG 20 · Score 3-7
(2:50) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DAL 43 · Score 3-13
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-39-B.Carr, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds r - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · DAL 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 9:22 · NYG 4 · Score 9-14
(9:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 9:15 · NYG 2 · Score 10-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:22 · DAL 3 · Score 10-20
(3:22) 44-A.Williams right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · DAL 2 · Score 10-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · NYG 45 · Score 16-21
(6:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Pierre-Paul]. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:35 · NYG 2 · Score 17-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 1:19 · NYG 31 · Score 23-21
(1:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 1:08 · NYG 2 · Score 24-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · DAL 1 · Score 24-27
(3:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · DAL 2 · Score 24-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · NYG 13 · Score 30-28
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · NYG 2 · Score 31-28
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2014-11-23?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 31-28 in Week 12, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 14, New York Giants 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 31, New York Giants 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 7:06) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 9:22) New York Giants touchdown — A. Williams (Q2 3:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (T. Romo pass) (Q3 6:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q3 1:19) New York Giants touchdown — A. Robinson (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:11) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 2:50, 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), 69.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.60 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 64.3% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.39 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 +14.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-6.71 EPA): (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-P.Parker INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 3. 42-B.Church to DAL 48 for 45 yards (65-W.Beatty)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
New York Giants
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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