Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 35–17 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–21 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dak Prescott
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup to NYG 25 for 62…
- Game date
- 2019-09-08
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 35–17 on 2019-09-08. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +30.03 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(8:11) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-E.Engram for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(3:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 89-B.Jarwin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(10:23) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(1:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-30-A.Hamilton, Illegal Contact, declined.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(1:18) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(2:54) (No Huddle) 22-W.Gallman Jr up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:11TD Evan EngramPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 6-0
(8:11) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-E.Engram for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:06XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:25TD BJB. JarwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 28
- Score
- 7-6
(3:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 89-B.Jarwin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:23TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 7-13
(10:23) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:19TD Amari CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 21
- Score
- 7-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-21
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:03FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 10-21
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 10-27
(9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-30-A.Hamilton, Illegal Contact, declined.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-28
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:18TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 10-34
(1:18) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-35
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:54TD WGW. GallmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 16-35
(2:54) (No Huddle) 22-W.Gallman Jr up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:49XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 17-35
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +30.03 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 2
Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +12.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play - 3
Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +8.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 4Randall Cobb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5Evan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7B. Fowler · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 8B. Jarwin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 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
Dak Prescott — DAL · Passing
Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+30.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
Dak Prescott's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (4:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup to NYG 25 for 62 yards (27-D.Baker; 47-A.Ogletree).
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) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.09 total EPA
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.83 EPA/play · +30.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.254 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.834 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.551 | -0.249 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.254 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +20.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +2.69 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 — Evan Engram (E. Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Jarwin (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Randall Cobb (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
- New York Giants — W. Gallman
Field goals
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-E.Engram for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 8:06) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 89-B.Jarwin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 3:19) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 10:19) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 1:13) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q3 11:03) — (11:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q3 9:53); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 9:48) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 1:14) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (No Huddle) 22-W.Gallman Jr up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:49) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 26-S.Barkley up the middle pushed ob at DAL 23 for 59 yards (24-C.Awuzie).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 89-B.Jarwin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 0:30) — (:30) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right [55-L.Vander Esch]. PENALTY on NYG-10-E.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 35.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup ran ob at NYG 41 for 36 yards [59-L.Carter].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to NYG 4 for 14 yards (41-A.Bethea; 59-L.Carter).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup to NYG 25 for 62 yards (27-D.Baker; 47-A.Ogletree).
- New York Giants (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) 10-E.Manning sacked at DAL 9 for -2 yards (sack split by 90-D.Lawrence and 55-L.Vander Esch). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at DAL 11. 90-D.Lawrence to
- New York Giants (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 18-B.Fowler ran ob at DAL 29 for 11 yards.
- New York Giants (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 26-S.Barkley up the middle pushed ob at DAL 23 for 59 yards (24-C.Awuzie).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:11 · DAL 1 · Score 6-0
(8:11) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-E.Engram for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · DAL 15 · Score 7-0
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 3:25 · NYG 28 · Score 7-6
(3:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 89-B.Jarwin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 3:19 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · NYG 4 · Score 7-13
(10:23) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:19 · NYG 15 · Score 7-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:19 · NYG 21 · Score 7-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:13 · NYG 15 · Score 7-21
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 11:03 · DAL 10 · Score 10-21
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 9:53 · NYG 25 · Score 10-27
(9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-30-A.Hamilton, Illegal Contact, declined. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 9:48 · NYG 15 · Score 10-28
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 1:18 · NYG 10 · Score 10-34
(1:18) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 1:14 · NYG 15 · Score 10-35
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:54 · DAL 2 · Score 16-35
(2:54) (No Huddle) 22-W.Gallman Jr up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:49 · DAL 15 · Score 17-35
2-A.Rosas extra point 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.
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2019-09-08?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 35-17 in Week 1, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: New York Giants 17, Dallas Cowboys 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
New York Giants touchdown — E. Engram (E. Manning pass) (Q1 8:11) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Jarwin (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 3:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 10:23) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 1:19) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Cobb (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 9:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q3 1:18) New York Giants touchdown — W. Gallman (Q4 2:54) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 11:03, 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), 62.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.09 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 69.4% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +30.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (4:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup to NYG 25 for 62 yards (27-D.Baker; 47-A.Ogletree)..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Now 0-1 L
Dallas Cowboys
Now 1-0 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
