Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Match Player Stats (Sep 14, 2025)

Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46 yard field goal as time expired in overtime to give Dallas a 40 to 37 win over New York on September 14, 2025 at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys kicker became the first player in NFL history to nail game ending field goals in both regulation and overtime in the same contest, converting from 64 yards to force extras before drilling the 46 yarder for the win. Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns in the loss while Malik Nabers hauled in nine catches for 167 yards and two scores.

Quick Game Summary

Final Score: Dallas 40, New York 37 (OT)
Top Passer: Russell Wilson (450 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT)
Top Receiver: Malik Nabers (9 catches, 167 yards, 2 TD)
Top Rusher: Javonte Williams (18 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD)
Game Winner: Brandon Aubrey (4/4 FG, including 64 and 46 yarders)
Key Stat: Dallas 3/3 in red zone TDs, New York 1/5

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Complete Game Statistics

The Week 2 NFC East showdown featured six lead changes in the fourth quarter and overtime. Dallas extended its division winning streak against New York to nine consecutive games, with Dak Prescott improving to 14-0 as a starter against the Giants. Donovan Wilson’s overtime interception of Russell Wilson set up the game winning kick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Cowboys vs Giants on September 14, 2025?

Dallas defeated New York 40 to 37 in overtime at AT&T Stadium. Brandon Aubrey’s 46 yard field goal as time expired won it after his 64 yarder forced overtime.

What was the final score of Cowboys Giants in Week 2?

The final score was Dallas 40, New York 37 in overtime. The game featured 77 combined points and six lead changes in the final period.

How many yards did Russell Wilson throw for?

Wilson completed 30 of 41 passes for 450 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. According to NFL record books, the 450 yards ranked second in his 14 year career.

Who scored touchdowns in the game?

New York touchdowns: Malik Nabers (2), Wan’Dale Robinson, Cam Skattebo
Dallas touchdowns: KaVontae Turpin, Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, George Pickens

What made Brandon Aubrey’s performance historic?

Aubrey became the first kicker in NFL history to make field goals as time expired in both regulation and overtime in the same game. His 64 yarder fell one yard short of the league record.

How many penalties did the Giants commit?

New York was flagged 14 times for 160 yards, the most penalty yardage by the franchise since 1947. James Hudson III drew four penalties on the opening drive alone before being benched.

Quarterback Performance Analysis

Wilson targeted Nabers and Robinson on 23 of his 41 attempts, with both receivers eclipsing 140 yards to become the fourth duo in Giants franchise history to reach that mark in the same game. His explosiveness came from attacking downfield, with seven completions of 20 or more yards compared to Prescott’s three. Pro Football Focus awarded Wilson an 88.2 offensive grade versus Prescott’s 81.4, though Wilson’s overtime interception proved costlier than any statistical advantage.

Prescott’s efficiency showed up in situational football. He converted two fourth down attempts, including the Pickens touchdown that gave Dallas a 34-30 lead with 52 seconds left. His 14 yard scramble in overtime moved the Cowboys from their own 38 to the New York 28, setting up Aubrey’s range. The veteran improved his career record against New York to 14 wins and zero losses as a starter, not losing to the Giants since his 2016 rookie campaign.

Next Gen Stats tracking showed both quarterbacks released quickly, with Wilson averaging 2.55 seconds from snap to throw and Prescott at 2.56 seconds. Wilson faced pressure on just 21.7% of dropbacks after being harassed on 39.2% in Week 1, reflecting better protection and quicker reads.

Quarterback Rushing

Running Back Statistics

Williams accounted for 130 total yards on 24 touches, scoring the 30 yard third quarter touchdown that gave Dallas its first lead (17-13). The veteran back broke three tackles on that scoring run, according to Pro Football Focus charting, showcasing his physicality against a Giants front that generated eight tackles for loss.

Rookie Skattebo handled goal line duties, punching in New York’s lone rushing touchdown from one yard out with 12:07 left in the fourth quarter. His 24 yard burst earlier in that drive came on a designed zone read with Jaxson Dart, who saw three snaps in short yardage and mobile quarterback packages. Tracy functioned primarily as a pass catcher while also returning five kickoffs for 132 yards.

Wide Receiver Breakdown

Nabers dropped only one catchable target all game, per official Giants tracking data, on a third down pass that sailed slightly behind him before Robinson’s late touchdown. His 48 yard score with 25 seconds left came on a vertical route against single high safety coverage, with Nabers using his 4.4 speed to split two defenders. The 29 yard first half touchdown saw him beat All Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on a back shoulder fade.

Robinson’s clutch gene showed on fourth and four with 2:44 remaining. Facing Cover 3, he found the soft spot between the cornerback and safety for a 32 yard touchdown that temporarily gave New York a 30-27 lead. His 50 yard reception in the first half, a career long, came on a slot fade against press coverage.

Lamb caught nine passes to extend his 100 yard receiving streak to four consecutive games dating to last season. He averaged just 12.4 yards per catch but moved the chains on six first down receptions. Pickens’ go ahead touchdown with 52 seconds left in regulation came on a quick slant that he took six yards after Prescott hit him in stride at the one yard line.

Next Gen Stats revealed Turpin averaged 6.1 yards of separation per route, the highest mark for either team. Brian Schottenheimer’s scheme created easy completions for the slot receiver, who caught all four targets including a 10 yard touchdown before halftime.

Tight End Production

Ferguson converted four third downs on underneath routes over the middle, functioning as Prescott’s checkdown option when primary receivers were covered.

Defensive Statistics and Impact Plays

Tackle Leaders

While offenses dominated, the defenses created critical moments that shaped the outcome. Adebo played all 89 defensive snaps for New York, leading the game in tackles while surrendering eight completions on 14 targets in coverage. Phillips intercepted Prescott in the third quarter at the Dallas 40, though the Giants failed to score on that possession, turning it over on downs after reaching the 10 yard line.

Pass Rush Production

The Giants’ edge duo of Burns and Thibodeaux combined for 10 total pressures, forcing Prescott into his quickest average release time of the season. Garcia’s fourth quarter sack came on a bull rush that pushed right guard Tyler Booker three yards into the backfield, forcing a punt.

The Overtime Turnover

Donovan Wilson jumped Russell Wilson’s deep shot to Nabers on second and 14 with 2:00 remaining in overtime, intercepting at the Dallas 30 and returning to the same spot. The Cowboys safety read the route combination and broke early, securing Dallas’s only takeaway. According to Pro Football Reference game data, this marked Wilson’s first interception thrown on a pass traveling 20 or more air yards all season.

Both teams finished with one turnover. Dallas forced zero fumbles while New York recovered none.

Special Teams Excellence

Field Goal and Extra Point Kicking

Aubrey’s 64 yard field goal as time expired in regulation traveled 66 yards in the air and cleared the crossbar with five yards to spare, per Next Gen Stats ball tracking data. The kick came up one yard short of Justin Tucker’s NFL regular season record of 65 yards set in 2021. His overtime winner from 46 yards gave him 16 points on the afternoon, accounting for 40% of Dallas’s scoring.

Gano opened the game with field goals of 38 and 33 yards in the first quarter after penalty yardage pushed the Giants backward on both possessions. His third field goal from 33 yards came after New York settled for three points following a red zone trip that stalled at the Dallas 15.

Punting and Return Game

Bryan Anger averaged 47.8 yards per punt and pinned New York inside the 20 twice, while Jamie Gillan’s three punts averaged 45.0 yards with none inside the 20. Tyrone Tracy Jr. returned five kickoffs for 132 yards (26.4 average), while KaVontae Turpin handled four for Dallas at a 25.0 average. Gunner Olszewski returned three punts for 38 yards for the Giants.

Scoring Summary

New York held leads after one quarter (6-0), at halftime (13-10), and with 25 seconds left in regulation (37-34). Dallas never trailed by more than 10 points, mounting multiple comebacks throughout the afternoon.

Red Zone Efficiency Analysis

The 80 percentage point gap in red zone touchdown efficiency decided the game. Dallas converted all three trips into touchdowns (Williams 30 yard run technically started from the 30, Sanders 4 yard run, Pickens 6 yard pass). New York managed just one touchdown on five trips (Skattebo 1 yard run), settling for three Gano field goals.

The Giants’ opening drive exemplified their struggles. Starting from their own 20, they moved to the Dallas 2 yard line before six penalties totaling 60 yards pushed them backward to attempt a 38 yard field goal. That sequence cost New York at minimum four points, potentially seven.

Brian Daboll’s offense moved the ball effectively between the 20s, accumulating 506 total yards. But the inability to punch it in from close range created a 12 point scoring differential in high leverage situations. For those interested in how other NFC teams fared in red zone situations this week, check out our analysis of Detroit’s performance against Dallas earlier this season.

Penalty Problems and Discipline

New York committed 14 penalties for 160 yards, the most penalty yardage by the franchise since accumulating 175 against the Boston Yankees in 1947, according to team historical records. Left tackle James Hudson III drew four flags on the opening drive alone (holding, personal foul, false start, unnecessary roughness). Coach Brian Daboll benched Hudson after just 16 snaps, inserting rookie Marcus Mbow for the remaining 51 snaps. Despite the chaos, Pro Football Focus graded the offensive line at 88.9 for pass blocking efficiency, with Mbow performing well above expectation.

Dallas committed 12 penalties for 106 yards. CeeDee Lamb’s taunting penalty negated three concurrent Giants infractions (defensive pass interference, roughing the passer, 12 men on field) on one second quarter play. Prescott threw a touchdown to Turpin on the replayed down, nullifying what would have been a costly mental error.

The Giants also had a 67 yard kickoff return by Olszewski wiped out by a holding penalty on the game’s opening play.

Fourth Quarter and Overtime Sequence

The final period featured five consecutive touchdown drives between the two teams. From the 12:07 mark of the fourth quarter through regulation’s end, neither defense recorded a stop. The Cowboys vs Giants player stats from this sequence show why the game became an instant classic:

1. Skattebo 1 yard TD run (NYG leads 23-20)
2. Sanders 4 yard TD run (DAL leads 27-23)
3. Robinson 32 yard TD pass (NYG leads 30-27)
4. Pickens 6 yard TD pass (DAL leads 34-30)
5. Nabers 48 yard TD pass (NYG leads 37-34)

Aubrey’s 64 yard field goal with no time remaining tied it at 37. In overtime, both teams punted on their opening possessions. New York gained one first down before punting from its own 41. Dallas went three and out from the 19. On New York’s second possession, the Giants moved from their own 14 to the 35 before Donovan Wilson’s interception ended it. Dallas needed just two plays to move into Aubrey’s range before the winner.

Player Participation

The offensive line crisis defined New York’s approach, with Hudson’s four penalty opening drive forcing an in-game switch to Mbow. The rookie held up well over 51 snaps, helping the unit earn an 88.9 pass blocking grade from Pro Football Focus despite Hudson’s 17.2 individual mark. For Dallas, Lamb (82 snaps, 92%) and Pickens (79 snaps, 89%) dominated the receiver rotation while Williams (64 snaps, 72%) handled nearly three quarters of running back reps.

Historical Context and Implications

This victory extended Dallas’s active winning streak against New York to nine consecutive games, the longest current streak between division opponents across the NFL. Prescott improved to 14-0 as a starter against the Giants, not losing to them since his 2016 rookie campaign. The game marked the first career win for Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, son of former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer who won 200 games. The younger Schottenheimer’s decision to attempt the 64 yard field goal with Aubrey’s leg rather than a Hail Mary proved prescient.

For more NFC East rivalry coverage, see our breakdown of the Giants matchup with Atlanta.

Both teams entered Week 2 with 0-1 records after opening weekend losses. New York had scored just six points in a loss to Washington while Dallas fell to Philadelphia 21-6, making this a critical early season bounce back opportunity.

Season Outlook After Week 2

Both franchises now sit at 1-1 in the 2025 NFL season. The Giants host Kansas City on Sunday Night Football in their home opener at MetLife Stadium, facing the defending champions. Dallas travels to Chicago to face the Bears at Soldier Field in another NFC matchup.

New York’s penalty problems and red zone failures overshadowed Wilson’s career performance. Starting left tackle Andrew Thomas remains sidelined with a foot injury that has kept him out since October 2024, creating uncertainty at a critical position. The Giants have now lost six consecutive games decided by three points or fewer dating back to last season, revealing a troubling inability to close tight contests.

Dallas gained confidence from the comeback win but surrendered 506 total yards, the most given up by the Cowboys defense through two weeks of the 2025 season. The secondary struggled particularly in coverage, allowing multiple explosive pass plays exceeding 30 yards. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus faces questions about his scheme’s ability to contain elite passing attacks.

Advanced Metrics and Efficiency

According to Pro Football Focus analytics, New York generated 16 explosive plays compared to Dallas’s 14 while averaging 7.8 yards per play versus 5.8 for the Cowboys. These efficiency metrics demonstrate the Giants moved the ball more effectively but failed to finish drives with touchdowns.

Dallas controlled possession for 37:21 compared to New York’s 32:39, running 83 offensive plays to the Giants’ 65. The Cowboys ground out yardage through volume despite gaining fewer yards per snap, a methodical approach that kept Wilson off the field during crucial stretches.

The statistics demonstrate how situational execution trumps raw production. New York gained 28 more total yards and averaged 2.0 more yards per play but scored 12 fewer points in scoring situations. Dallas’s perfect 3 for 3 red zone performance compared to New York’s 1 for 5 effort created the decisive margin.

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Complete game statistics verified through Pro Football Reference official records, New York Giants official reports, Pro Football Focus advanced analytics, Match Player Stats official analysis and NFL.com game center data.