However, the Giants failed to clamp down on an 18-yard strike over the middle to Jake Ferguson, and Javonte Williams plunged ahead for three to the Giants' 46 to set up Aubrey's tying field goal. Then, he drilled the winner that capped off the first of what would become a string of gut-punch defeats that typified the season.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led his team to a victory against the Washington Commander, and said he hopes he isn't done for the year.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Prescott will be the starter in the season finale. Speaking to reporters Monday, Schottenheimer said the plan is to “finish strong and have Dak play” against the Giants, making it clear Prescott will take the first snap in Week 18.

It wasn't just a win for the Detroit Lions. It was a statement. The Detroit Lions (8-5, 3rd in NFC North) beat the Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1, 2nd in NFC East) 44-30 on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Ford Field in Detroit. With the win, the Lions keep their playoff hopes ...

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) leapt and stepped off of New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin’s (27) as he headed for the end zone in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 14, 2025. Williams came up short but the team scored thereafter. The Cowboys won in overtime, 40-37.

The Giants starters, including Jaxson Dart, will play the entirety of the Week 18 clash with the Cowboys at the Meadowlands.

The NFL has announced its punishment decision for multiple Dallas Cowboys players ahead of their Christmas game against the Commanders.

Last week the Giants defeated the Raiders, 34-10, in a battle for the Top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dart scored twice on the ground and New York snapped a nine-game losing streak in the process. The Cowboys knocked off the Commanders, 30-23, on Christmas. Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns to lead Dallas.