Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 20–13 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Austin
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 32 for -8 yards (57-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (57-D.…
- Game date
- 2018-09-16
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20–13 on 2018-09-16. T. Austin posted a game-high +5.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(10:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(4:34) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(5:51) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(1:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 13:37TD TAT. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 64
- Score
- 0-6
(13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 13:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 19
- Score
- 0-10
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:47FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 11
- Score
- 0-13
(10:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:34FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 3-13
(4:34) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:51TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 3-19
(5:51) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 3-20
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:32TD Evan EngramPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 18
- Score
- 9-20
(1:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:27XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-20
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:15FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 13-20
(:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
- 2
Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 3Evan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4E. Manning · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 5C. Latimer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6
Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 7Darwin Thompson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8
Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 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. Austin — DAL · Receiving
T. Austin posted the highest total EPA (+5.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.78 EPA per play.
T. Austin's top snap (+4.65 EPA): (13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].
Biggest single play (-5.98 EPA): E. Manning — (13:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 32 for -8 yards (57-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (57-D.Wilson) [57-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by DAL-97-T.Charlton at NYG 27. 97-T.Charlton to NYG 27 for no gain (74-E.Flo
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) · 51 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +4.4% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.75 total EPA
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.152 | -0.079 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.097 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -0.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -8.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Austin (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
- New York Giants — Evan Engram (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher
- Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 64 (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 13:26) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 5:45) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 18 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:27) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].
- New York Giants (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 32 for -8 yards (57-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (57-D.Wilson) [57-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by DAL-97-T.Charlton at NYG 27. 97-T.Charlton to NYG 27 for no gain (74-E.Flo
- New York Giants (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 12-C.Latimer to DAL 25 for 37 yards (24-C.Awuzie). Injury update> New York's Eli Apple is out with a groin injury.
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 27 for -10 yards (98-T.Crawford).
- New York Giants (Q2 8:18) — (8:18) 10-E.Manning up the middle to NYG 47 for 1 yard (98-T.Crawford; 50-S.Lee).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 32 for -8 yards (57-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (57-D.Wilson) [57-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by DAL-97-T.Charlton at NYG 27. 97-T.Charlton to NYG 27 for no gain (74-E.Flo
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:27) — 2-A.Rosas kicks onside 12 yards from NYG 35 to NYG 47, impetus ends at NYG 46. RECOVERED by NYG-31-M.Thomas.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 13:37 · NYG 64 · Score 0-6
(13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin]. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 13:26 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 6:06 · NYG 19 · Score 0-10
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:47 · NYG 11 · Score 0-13
(10:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 4:34 · DAL 10 · Score 3-13
(4:34) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:51 · NYG 6 · Score 3-19
(5:51) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 5:45 · NYG 15 · Score 3-20
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · DAL 18 · Score 9-20
(1:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:27 · DAL 15 · Score 10-20
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · DAL 20 · Score 13-20
(:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
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.
- T. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) 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 2018-09-16?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20-13 in Week 2, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New York Giants 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: New York Giants 13, Dallas Cowboys 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Austin (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 13:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 5:51) New York Giants touchdown — E. Engram (E. Manning pass) (Q4 1:32) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 6:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 10:47, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 4:34, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q4 0:15, 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), 64.7% completion, +4.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.75 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 59.3% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+4.65 EPA): (13:37) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 10-T.Austin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin]..
Was New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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