Cowboys 19–23 Giants: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

A. Dalton (Dallas Cowboys), 49.2% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -6.05 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 54.8% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.86 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

S. Shepard (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.79 EPA): (13:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Wilson at DAL 43. 37-D.Wilson to NYG 42 for 15 yards (86-D.Slayton; 87-S.Shepard). PENALT.

Quick answer

Winner: New York Giants
Final score: New York Giants 23–19 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 9–20 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Sterling Shepard
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: (7:18) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 23, RECOVERED by DAL-24-C.Awuzie at NYG 27.
Game date: 2021-01-03

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 23–19 on 2021-01-03. Sterling Shepard posted a game-high +5.39 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	3	6	7	3	0	19
New York Giants	6	14	0	3	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 23

DAL 10

+1DAL 15

+3NYG 28

DAL 33

+1DAL 15

+3NYG 38

NYG 1

+3DAL 32

NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:55TD
Sterling Shepard
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 23
Score
0-6
(11:55) 87-S.Shepard right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:07FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 20
Score
3-6
(5:07) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:49TD
Sterling Shepard
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
3-12
(6:49) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 87-S.Shepard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:42XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
3-13
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:18FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 28
Score
6-13
(2:18) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:52TD
Dante Pettis
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 33
Score
6-19
(:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 13-D.Pettis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-58-A.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:45XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
6-20
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:04FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 38
Score
9-20
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:44TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 1
Score
15-20
(8:44) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:39XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
16-20
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:20FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 18
Score
19-20
(14:20) 2-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:32FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 32
Score
19-23
(6:32) 5-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
2Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
3Dante Pettis · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
4Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +3.86 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5Andy Dalton · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
6Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
7Austin Mack · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
8L. Toilolo · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.95 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

Sterling Shepard — NYG · Receiving

Sterling Shepard posted the highest total EPA (+5.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Sterling Shepard's top snap (-3.79 EPA): (13:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Wilson at DAL 43. 37-D.Wilson to NYG 42 for 15 yards (86-D.Slayton; 87-S.Shepard). PENALTY on DAL-24-C.Awuzie, Offensive Holding,

Biggest single play (-5.56 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (7:18) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 23, RECOVERED by DAL-24-C.Awuzie at NYG 27.

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) · 59 dropbacks · 49.2% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -6.05 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	New York Giants
Offensive EPA/play	-0.045	-0.035
Offensive success rate	46.0%	43.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.103	+0.125
Rush EPA/play	+0.030	-0.227
Defensive EPA/play	+0.035	+0.045
Defensive success rate	56.8%	54.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.04, New York Giants -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.04 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -4.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New York Giants: 12 drives, -2.56 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 — Sterling Shepard (Q1 11:55)
New York Giants — Sterling Shepard (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 6:49)
New York Giants — Dante Pettis (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 0:52)
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q3 8:44)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 5:07)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 2:18)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:04)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 14:20)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 6:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 87-S.Shepard right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 87-S.Shepard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 6:42) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 28 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 33 (Q2 0:52); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:45) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 38 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 8:39) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 2-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 5-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 29-X.McKinney [99-L.Williams] at NYG -5. Touchback. [WPA -38.9% · EPA -2.70]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left end ran ob at NYG 23 for 11 yards (29-X.McKinney). [WPA +24.1% · EPA +2.65]
New York Giants (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 23, RECOVERED by DAL-24-C.Awuzie at NYG 27. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -5.56]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 86-D.Schultz to NYG 24 for 8 yards (21-J.Peppers). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.48]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at NYG 18 for -8 yards (51-K.Fackrell). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -1.15]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) 8-D.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 23, RECOVERED by DAL-24-C.Awuzie at NYG 27. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -5.56]
New York Giants (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 13-D.Pettis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-58-A.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by co [WPA +4.2% · EPA +3.94]
New York Giants (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Wilson at DAL 43. 37-D.Wilson to NYG 42 for 15 yards (86-D.Slayton; 87-S.Shepard). PENALTY on DAL-24-C.Awuzie [WPA -5.7% · EPA -3.79]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 29-X.McKinney [99-L.Williams] at NYG -5. Touchback. [WPA -38.9% · EPA -2.70]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 11:55 · DAL 23 · Score 0-6
(11:55) 87-S.Shepard right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 5:07 · NYG 20 · Score 3-6
(5:07) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 6:49 · DAL 10 · Score 3-12
(6:49) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 87-S.Shepard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 6:42 · DAL 15 · Score 3-13
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 2:18 · NYG 28 · Score 6-13
(2:18) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · DAL 33 · Score 6-19
(:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 13-D.Pettis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-58-A.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by co
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:45 · DAL 15 · Score 6-20
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 38 · Score 9-20
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · NYG 1 · Score 15-20
(8:44) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 8:39 · NYG 15 · Score 16-20
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 14:20 · NYG 18 · Score 19-20
(14:20) 2-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:32 · DAL 32 · Score 19-23
(6:32) 5-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

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.
Sterling Shepard (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Andy Dalton (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2021-01-03?

The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-19 in Week 17, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 6; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, New York Giants 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Giants 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 19, New York Giants 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (Q1 11:55) New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (D. Jones pass) (Q2 6:49) New York Giants touchdown — D. Pettis (D. Jones pass) (Q2 0:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q3 8:44) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 5:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 2:18, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 14:20, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 6:32, 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?

Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys), 49.2% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -6.05 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 54.8% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?

Sterling Shepard (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.79 EPA): (13:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Wilson at DAL 43. 37-D.Wilson to NYG 42 for 15 yards (86-D.Slayton; 87-S.Shepard). PENALT.

Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 23-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

New York Giants

Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W

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