Cowboys inch close to playoff berth as D, Lawrence dominate
— It's been said defenses win championships, and nobody in the NFL might be playing better D right now than the Dallas Cowboys.
National Football League
FINAL
Dallas Cowboys
21
New York Giants
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | 6 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| NYG | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
MetLife Stadium · 77,413 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | W 27-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 30-33 | NFL |
| 10/26/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 38-21 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 16-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:57 21-6
Dalton Schultz 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein PAT failed)
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Field Goal 12:05 15-6
Graham Gano 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 15-3
Greg Zuerlein 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:39 12-3
Greg Zuerlein 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:30 9-3
Greg Zuerlein 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:37 6-3
Graham Gano 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:31 6-0
Ezekiel Elliott 13 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein PAT failed)
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DAL
2 plays, -1 yard, 1:18 · End of Game
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NYG 1:18
13 plays, 84 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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DAL 3:41
8 plays, 31 yards, 4:31 · Punt
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NYG 8:12
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception
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DAL 8:23
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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NYG 8:32
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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DAL 11:55
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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NYG 14:53
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:04 · Interception
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DAL 1:57
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 21-6
Dalton Schultz 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein PAT failed)
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NYG 4:25
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:33 · Downs
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DAL 7:58
9 plays, 31 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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NYG 12:05
8 plays, 51 yards, 2:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:05 15-6
Graham Gano 42 Yd Field Goal
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DAL
6 plays, 37 yards, 0:41 · Field Goal
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NYG 0:41
3 plays, 16 yards, 0:58 · Fumble
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DAL 1:39
16 plays, 68 yards, 6:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 15-3
Greg Zuerlein 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:39 12-3
Greg Zuerlein 42 Yd Field Goal
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NYG 8:16
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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DAL 10:30
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:30 9-3
Greg Zuerlein 26 Yd Field Goal
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NYG 0:37
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:37 6-3
Graham Gano 35 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 6:31
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 6-0
Ezekiel Elliott 13 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein PAT failed)
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NYG 6:40
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:02 · Interception
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DAL 9:42
10 plays, 45 yards, 5:18 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
DAL
NYG
23
1st Downs
15
14
Passing 1st downs
10
9
Rushing 1st downs
3
0
1st downs from penalties
2
8-14
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-3
70
Total Plays
61
328
Total Yards
302
4.7
Yards per Play
5.0
11
Total Drives
10
203
Passing
178
28/37
Comp/Att
19/36
5.1
Yards per pass
4.8
0
Interceptions thrown
3
3-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-3
125
Rushing
124
30
Rushing Attempts
24
4.2
Yards per rush
5.2
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-45
Penalties
6-34
1
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
3
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:23
Possession
26:37
Injuries
New York Giants
- Colton Hood Questionable
- J.J. McCarthy Questionable
- Cam Skattebo Out
- Malik Harrison Questionable
- Abdul Carter Questionable
Dallas Cowboys
- DeMarvion Overshown Questionable
- George Pickens Questionable
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- Luke Schoonmaker Questionable
- KaVontae Turpin Questionable
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