Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 34–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–16 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jaxson Dart
- Top passer
- Jaxson Dart
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:06) 4-D.Prescott FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 29, RECOVERED by NYG-58-B.Okereke at DAL 28.
- Game date
- 2026-01-04
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–17 on 2026-01-04. Jaxson Dart posted a game-high +9.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 New York Giants | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(9:20) 30-B.Sauls 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(5:24) 17-B.Aubrey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(1:20) 30-B.Sauls 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(:32) (Shotgun) 23-J.Blue up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(9:48) 30-B.Sauls 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston].
30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(9:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short middle to 29-T.Tracy for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston]. Penalty on DAL-92-Q.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on DAL-41-D.Ezeiruaku, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Singletary pass to 18-D.Slayton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(15:00) 37-P.Mafah right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(9:25) 30-B.Sauls 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(5:54) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:20FG Ben SaulsPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 26
- Score
- 0-3
(9:20) 30-B.Sauls 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:24FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 3-3
(5:24) 17-B.Aubrey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:20FG Ben SaulsPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 3-6
(1:20) 30-B.Sauls 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:32TD Jaydon BluePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 9-6
(:32) (Shotgun) 23-J.Blue up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:28XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-6
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:48FG Ben SaulsPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 10-9
(9:48) 30-B.Sauls 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:31TD Daniel BellingerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 29
- Score
- 10-15
(:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:20XP Ben SaulsPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-16
30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 9:53TD Tyrone TracyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 13
- Score
- 10-22
(9:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short middle to 29-T.Tracy for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston]. Penalty on DAL-92-Q.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on DAL-41-D.Ezeiruaku, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 9:48Safety Devin SingletaryPoints+2
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 10-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Singletary pass to 18-D.Slayton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 15:00TD Phil MafahPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 16-24
(15:00) 37-P.Mafah right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:57XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 17-24
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:25FG Ben SaulsPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 17-27
(9:25) 30-B.Sauls 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:54TD Devin SingletaryPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 17-33
(5:54) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:47XP Ben SaulsPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 17-34
30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jaxson Dart · New York Giants · Passing · +9.64 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 2
Gunner Olszewski · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 3Daniel Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Flournoy · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 5
Joe Milton III · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play - 6
Darius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 7
Hunter Luepke · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 8Phil Mafah · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 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
Jaxson Dart — NYG · Passing
Jaxson Dart posted the highest total EPA (+9.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Jaxson Dart's top snap (+4.59 EPA): (:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston].
Biggest single play (-5.53 EPA): Dak Prescott — (10:06) 4-D.Prescott FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 29, RECOVERED by NYG-58-B.Okereke at DAL 28.
Quarterback report card
Jaxson Dart led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.64 total EPA
- Joe Milton III (Dallas Cowboys) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -2.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.148 | +0.220 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.031 | -0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.06 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.16 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -4.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +14.81 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Jaydon Blue
- New York Giants — Daniel Bellinger (Jaxson Dart pass)
- New York Giants — Tyrone Tracy (Jaxson Dart pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Phil Mafah
- New York Giants — Devin Singletary
Field goals
- New York Giants — Ben Sauls
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
- New York Giants — Ben Sauls
- New York Giants — Ben Sauls
- New York Giants — Ben Sauls
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) 30-B.Sauls 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) 17-B.Aubrey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 30-B.Sauls 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 23-J.Blue up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 0:28) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) 30-B.Sauls 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 29 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston].; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:20) — 30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 8–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q3 9:53); New York Giants registered a safety from the DAL 1 (Q3 9:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Singletary pass to 18-D.Slayton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 37-P.Mafah right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:57) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 30-B.Sauls 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 5:47) — 30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 4-D.Prescott FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 29, RECOVERED by NYG-58-B.Okereke at DAL 28.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short right to 3-G.Pickens (36-R.Payton). Penalty on DAL-78-T.Steele, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:17) — 12-J.Gillan kicks 60 yards from NYG 35 to DAL 5. 9-K.Turpin to NYG 11 for 84 yards (23-A.Green).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 23-J.Blue up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 4-D.Prescott FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 29, RECOVERED by NYG-58-B.Okereke at DAL 28.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Milton pass short middle intended for 89-B.Spann-Ford INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at DAL 40. 58-B.Okereke to DAL 33 for 7 yards (19-R.Flournoy).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston].
- New York Giants (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short right to 29-T.Tracy to DAL 25 for 10 yards (55-L.Wilson; 27-R.Steward) [53-J.Houston]. FUMBLES (55-L.Wilson), touched at DAL 25, RECOVERED by DAL-42-J.Clowney at D
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:20 · DAL 26 · Score 0-3
(9:20) 30-B.Sauls 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 5:24 · NYG 4 · Score 3-3
(5:24) 17-B.Aubrey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 1:20 · DAL 17 · Score 3-6
(1:20) 30-B.Sauls 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 0:32 · NYG 14 · Score 9-6
(:32) (Shotgun) 23-J.Blue up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:28 · NYG 15 · Score 10-6
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 9:48 · DAL 4 · Score 10-9
(9:48) 30-B.Sauls 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · DAL 29 · Score 10-15
(:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · DAL 15 · Score 10-16
30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:53 · DAL 13 · Score 10-22
(9:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short middle to 29-T.Tracy for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston]. Penalty on DAL-92-Q.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on DAL-41-D.Ezeiruaku, Disquali - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q3 9:48 · DAL 1 · Score 10-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Singletary pass to 18-D.Slayton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 1 · Score 16-24
(15:00) 37-P.Mafah right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · NYG 15 · Score 17-24
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 9:25 · DAL 12 · Score 17-27
(9:25) 30-B.Sauls 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · DAL 6 · Score 17-33
(5:54) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:47 · DAL 15 · Score 17-34
30-B.Sauls extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
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.
- Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jaxson Dart (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Joe Milton III (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on 2026-01-04?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 in Week 18, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 10, New York Giants 6; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Giants 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Giants 8; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Giants 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 17, New York Giants 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Blue (Q1 0:32) New York Giants touchdown — D. Bellinger (J. Dart pass) (Q2 0:31) New York Giants touchdown — T. Tracy (J. Dart pass) (Q3 9:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Mafah (Q4 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — D. Singletary (Q4 5:54) New York Giants field goal — B. Sauls (Q1 9:20, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q1 5:24, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Sauls (Q1 1:20, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Sauls (Q2 9:48, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Sauls (Q4 9:25, 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?
Jaxson Dart (New York Giants), 51.2% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.64 total passing EPA. Joe Milton III (Dallas Cowboys), 43.8% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -2.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants?
Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.59 EPA): (:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-J.Houston]..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-13 Now 4-13 W
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