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NY Giants at Dallas Cowboys: Live Updates Recap

The Giants battled hard but it wasn't enough.
Patricia Traina|
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks the game-winning field goal against the New York Giants during overtime at AT&T Stadium.
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks the game-winning field goal against the New York Giants during overtime at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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New York Giants

The New York Giants fell to 0-2 on Sunday thanks to a drama-filled 40-37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The loss marked the eighth straight loss to an NFC East opponent, their 14th straight to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, and their ninth straight to the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

The Giants and Cowboys saw the lead change hands eight times, with both teams combining to score a whopping 41 points (21 Giants, 20 Cowboys) in the fourth quarter.  

Giants quarterback Russell Wilson had himself a day, completing 30 of 41 pass attempts for 450 yards and three touchdown passes, two to receiver Malik NAbers and one to receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. Mabers’ second catch, a 48-yard strike with 25 seconds remaining in regulation, put the Giants ahead 37-34 at the time.

But just as Wilson had himself a day, so too did Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, who nailed all four of his field goal attempts, all of them from at least 44 yards out, including the game-tying 64-yarder as time in regulation expired to send the game into overtime.

Despite their scoring explosion, the Giants cost themselves points earlier in the game when on their opening drive, they were called for four penalties, all by starting left tackle James Hudson III, and all penalties that pushed the Giants, who at one point on that drive had made it to the Cowboys’ 2-yard line, backward. 

New York had to instead settle for a 38-yard field goal by kicker Graham Gano, who also gave them a pair of 33-yard field goals in the first and third quarters.

The Giants, who held a 13-10 lead at the half, finished with a whopping 14 penalties in this game for an equally whopping 160 yards. 

While they managed to finally score in the red zone on a 1-yard touchdown run by rookie running back Cam Skattebo, the Giants’ red zone woes continued, as New York finished 1-of-5 in the red zone.

The Giants’ biggest gaffe came in overtime when Wilson attempted a deep pass to receiver Malik Nabers. The ball didn’t come close to NAbers, but it was picked off by Cowboys defensive back Donovan Wilson with 2:00 left in overtime. 

From there, Dak Prescott drove the Cowboys 42 yards on three plays to set up Aubrey’s game-winning field goal from 46 yards.

The game also saw Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart make his NFL debut. Dart was inserted twice into the game, likely prompting the Cowboys to adjust their strategy to account for the rookie’s running ability. Dart handed the ball off once to Skattebo, and then he attempted one rush, which went for minus 3 yards. 

The Giants finished with 506 total offense to Dallas’s  478. Receiver Wan’Dale Robisnon finished with 142 receiving yards, a new personal best on eight receptions, while Malik Nabers recorded 170 yards on nine receptions.  

The Giants got three sacks in this game, one each from Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns, and one from Elijah Garcia, who was brought up from the practice squad for this week’s game.

On the injury front, the Giants lost two inside linebackers from their already thin group in this game, including Darius Muasau to a concussion and his replacement, Chris Board, to a chest injury.  

Overtime

:04 - And there it is. Aubrey wins it for Dallas with a 46-yard field goal. DAL 40, NYG 37

:36 - Prescott gets them closer for a field goal on a 14-yard run.

2:00 - Pickens with the 27-yard catch.  This is gonna slip away, isn't it?

TWO MINUTE WARNING

2:09: Of all the times for the Giants to have an INT. Can't tell for sure--did Nabers run the wrong route or did Russ throw it to the wrong spot? Either way, it's a costly interception.

3:59 - Williams avoids at least three tackles to gain 19 yards. Giants are getting sloppy here. Defense looks tired.  

4:11 - Wow, Pickens called for OPI. Huge break for the Giants.

4:52 - Huge play by Elijah Garcia, who is up from the practice squad. He just sacked Prescott for a 9-yard loss.

5:05 - Big mistake there by Robinson. He stopped running his route, and the ball landed in front of him. Giants punt.

5:39 - Sheesh, Giants got a break there as Wilson's pass was ruled a fumble. Thankfully, it went out of bounds.  

INJURY UPDATE: Giants LB Chris Board (chest) has been ruled out.

7:46 - Prescott fumbles on a botched snap. Remember, the Cowboys have a new center in the game.

INJURY UPDATE: Cowboys center Cooper Beebe is on the bench with an ankle injury per the FOX broadcast.

Giants win the toss. They go on defense first.

Fourth Quarter

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) makes a catch for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

:05 - Overtime here we come! Aubrey ties the game with a 64-yard field goal, tying a career high. My goodness! NYG 37, DAL 37

0:33 - I'll just leave this right here. Russell Wilson: NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

:41 - Giants in Cowboys territory after Wilson runs for 15 yards.

:56 - Yup, there it is. Prescott to George Pickens for the 6-yard go-ahead score. DAL 34, NYG 30

1:07 - Williams gains 13 yards as the refs miss a holding call on Dallas.

TWO MINUTE WARNING

2:06 - Goodness. Another Giants penalty, this one on Jevon Hollanbd for DPI. Dallas is still alive.

2:50 - Yup, the Giants go for it as Wilson hits Wan'Dale Robinson for a 32-yard touchdown. Does anyone still think Wilson is the problem? NYG 30, DAL 27

2:54 - Ouch! Nabers with a drop on third down. Will the Giants go for it?

3:39 - And another Dart play, this one a keeper. At this point, it's fairly clear what the Giants are doing with him. Maybe put that to bed for the rest of the game?

5:28 - Jaxson Dart is in again. Hands the ball off to Tyrone Tracy, who picks up two yards and a first down.

STAT NOTE: Giants now have 14 penalties for 160 yards in this game.

6:17 - Cowboys regain the lead on Miles Sanders' 4-yard touchdown run. DAL 27, NYG 23

9:23 - And another roughing the passer penalty by the Giants, this one by Roy Robertson Harris. Deonte Banks was also called for illegal contact, but that penalty was declined. I'm not quite sure that was RTP as RRH looked to land on his side, not on Dak.

10:42 - Cowboys on the move. Prescott finds Lamb for 16 yards in triple coverage, no less.

12:09 - And the Giants are back on top as Skattebo scores their first red zone touchdown of the year on a 1-yard touchdown run. Russell Wilson was under center.  NYG 23, DAL 20

12:51 - There he is! Giants put Jaxson Dart into the game to get the Cowboys thinking. Dart hands it off to Cam Skattebo, who bursts up the middle for a 24-yard run. Huge.  

12:58 - There ya go. Giants get a penalty to their favor as Wilson of the Cowboys was called for DPI to set up the ball on the Cowboys 46-yard line.

STAT NOTE: The Giants' record for penalties in a game is 17. The record for penalty yards is 177. The Giants currently have 13 penalties for 145 yards, with a whole quarter still to play. 

14:17 - Cowboys add to their lead with a 44-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey. DAL 20, NYG 16

INJURY UPDATE: Giants ILB Darius Muasau has been ruled out the rest of the game with a concussion.

Third Quarter

Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the ball against New York Giants
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the ball against New York Giants safety Jevon Holland (8). | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

END OF QUARTER: DAL 17, NYG 16

1:07 - And another penalty on the Giants on a 3rd-and-7. My gosh! This time, it's Paulson Adebo who gets called for DPI. Giants are giving this game away.

2:55 -  Giants jump offside, but Prescott hit tight end Jake Ferguson for 17 yards.  

INJURY UPDATE: Chris Board is in at ILB for Darius Muasau, who is being evaluated for a concussion.

5:41 - Giants go for it on 4th down, and they get a delay of game to move the kick back. The red zone hasn't been friendly to the Giants this season. Graham Gano then connects on a 31-yard field goal to bring the Giants within one point. DAL 17, NYG 16

7:14 - Nice! Russell Wilson hits Darius Slayton for a 52-yard pass to the Cowboys' 15.

INJURY UPDATE: Giants say LB Darius Muasau is being evaluated for a concussion.

7:27 - And there is. Javonte Williams takes off for a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Cowboys the lead. DAL 17, NYG 13.

7:33 - Yuck. Dru Phillips gets called for pass interference while covering George Pickens. That's the Giants' 11th penalty in this game. They're not good enough to overcome penalties.

INJURY WATCH: ILB Darius Muasau appeared to be poked in the eye. Giants are already thin at inside linebacker.

8:23 - Ugh. Cowboys had 2nd-and-11, but Bobby Okereke gets nailed for a roughing the passer penalty. )

10:25 - And the Giants go for it on fourth down as Wilson tries to connect with Skattebo. No dice. Turnover on downs. Not sure about that play call. I would have preferred Skattebo to go between the tackles. Actually I would have taken the points given how this team has played in terms of the penaltiesl.

10:26: Giants are unable to get into the end zone after that turnover by Phillips, as Wilson's pass to Cam Skattebo was incomplete.  

14:49: Dru Phillips is on a mission against CeeDee Lamb. Phillipos jumped a route ahead of Lamb and picked off Prescott's pass. It was the first pick thrown by Prescott this year, the quarterback under pressure applied by Abdul Carter.

Halftime

Wan'Dale Robinson set a new career high in receiving yards in the first half with 110 yards on seven receptions. His previous high was 100 yards on nine receptions against the Lions.

Wilson had himself a half. He went 17 of 20 for 235 yards and one touchdown (he should have had at least another, but on the opening drive). The Giants went five of nine on third down and finished the half with 251 net yards.

The Giants had nine penalties in the first half of this game. This is the first time in 20 years they've been called for that many in a half, per the FOX broadcast.

Second Quarter

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

END OF QUARTER

2:00: Not sure what happened there. Cowboys were crowding the line, so Wilson should have gotten rid of the ball quickly. He did not, and Kenny Clark dropped him for a 9-yard loss.

TWO MINUTE WARNING

2:24 - Cowboys get their first TD of the game as Prescott connects with Turpin for a 10-yard penalty. Roy Robertson-Harris's Defensive Offside penalty was declined. NYG 13, DAL 10

STAT NOTE: Three penalties on one play, all of which offset each other. Giants nailed for roughing the passer and DPI, and Dallas's CeeDee Lamb nailed for taunting. You don't see that every day.

3:24 - Unnecessary penalty there by Dru Phillips against CeeDee Lamb. Phillips stopped Lamb for a negative two-yard loss, and then he engaged in extracurricular activity that cost his team 15 yards.

3:42 - Abdul Carter gets called for offside as Sanders is stopped for no gain by Robertson-Harris.

STAT CHECK: Russell Wilson is having a day so far. He's 16 of 19 for 221 yards and one TD. This is what the Giants were hoping to get from him.

5:43 - And there it is! Wilson finds Nabers for a 29-yard touchdown against Diggs. NYG 13, DAL 3

6:27 - Another big chunk play for the Giants, who hit Robinson for 25 yards.

8:30 - Cowboys get on the board with Brandon Aubrey's 51-yard field goal. NYG 6, DAL 3

9:10 - Boom! Kayvon Thibodeaux gets the Giants' second sack of the day, dropping Dak Prescott for an 8-yard loss.

13:03 - Robinson comes up four yards short of the first down. Again, I'll ask: why can't these receivers run to the sticks on third down? I refuse to believe the coaches aren't calling for that in the routes.

15:00 - Brian Buirns gets his third sack of the season as he drops Prescott for a one-yard loss.

First Quarter

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) reaches for extra yards after being tackled by Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

END OF THE QUARTER.

1:09 - Giants get another field goal from Gano, who hits it from 33 yards. NYG 6, DAL 0

3:08 - And another to Nabers, this one for 15 yards. Giants knocking on the door.

3:34 - Wilson connects with Nabers for 28 yards, the receiver beating Trevn Diggs.

LINEUP CHANGE: Marcus Mbow is in for James Hudson at left tackle. FOX broadcast said this was the first time this century a player had four penalties on the same drive.

6:15 - Giants settle for a 38-yard field goal by Gano. They should have had 7. Four penalties by Hudson on that drive, all costly ones. NYG 3, DAL 0.

6:40 - James Hudson penalized again. Unbelievable.

7:47 - Are you kidding me? Hudson gets flagged again, which wipes out a 50-yard pass to wan'dale Robinson

8:29 - James Hudson gets called for hitting a Cowboys defender in the head, which wiped out a 10-yard gain.

9:16 - Wilson was sacked by James Houston, who beat James Hudson III at left tackle. Five-yard loss.

9:56 - Wilson hits Theo Johnson for 14 yards on third down. Second one they converted this drive.

12:24 - C'mon, guys! That's the second big play the Giants had this game, wiped out by a penalty. Darious Slayton gets called for holding to wipe out a 24-yard run by Tyrone Tracy.

13:43 - Cam Skattebo pickas up three yards on 3rd and 1. 13:43 - Cam Skattebo pickas up three yards on 3rd and 1.

15:00: Gunner Olszewski takes the opening kickoff 65 yards. Ah, but there was a holding penalty on Swayze Bozeman that wiped it out. Giants start the drive on their 30.

Pregame 

Cowboys win the toss and defer. Game on!

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

11:40 a.m. - Giants inactives: QB Jameis Winston (3rd QB), LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, OL Evan Neal, OT Andrew Thomas, TE Thomas Fidone II, WR/KOR Xavier Gipson, DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches.

11:40 a.m. - Cowboys inactives: RB Jaydon Blue, CB DaRon Bland, OLB Shemar James, DT Mazi Smith, OT Ajani Cornelius, OT Hakeem Adeniji, G Trevor Keegan

11:02 a.m. - Kayvon Thibodeaux is dressed for the (pre-game) occasion.

10:25 a.m. - Will we see Jaxson Dart this week? No, he’s not starting the game, but if the offense continues to struggle, then I could see it. Remember, the Giants didn’t change anything on offense from last year except the quarterback. So even if Russell Wilson isn’t the sole reason for the struggles, wouldn’t it make sense to see if another change at quarterback might be what the doctor ordered?

Pregame Stats and Notes 

Quarterback Russell Wilson owns a 5-1 record against Dallas, including a 2-0 mark at AT&T Stadium. Wilson’s five wins vs. Dallas are tied for the 2nd-most among active quarterbacks, joining Jalen Hurts (five wins) and Aaron Rodgers (six wins).

Giants inside linebacker Bobby Okereke recorded 16 tackles in Week 1, which leads the NFL and is the second-most tackles by a Giant in a Week 1 game since 1994, behind B.J. Goodson’s 18 tackles at Dallas on 9/10/17.

Giants slot receiver Wan’Dale Robinson picked up where he left off last year when he was the league leader in third-down receptions (24). Through one week of play, he finished as the league leader in third-down receptions with five.

Outside linebacker Abdul Carter’s half sack last week made him the ninth Giants defender to post at least a half sack in his NFL debut, and the first since OLB Tomon Fox had a full sack vs. Tennessee on Sept. 11, 2022.

The early returns on the investment made in cornerback Paulson Adebo are promising. Last week, he allowed two receptions on five pass turrets for 18 yards. That yardage total was fourth among cornerbacks who were targeted at least five times in Week 1. 

Malik Nabers has 114 receptions through his first 16 games, the 2nd-most in NFL history. Odell Beckham Jr. holds the record for most receptions through 16 games with 115. Beckham also owns the record for the most catches through 17 games with 122.

Brian Burns is off to a great start this season, having recorded two sacks in the Week 1 opener. With just 5.5 more, he would become the sixth player since 2000 with at least 7.5 sacks in each of his first seven career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jared Allen and DeMarcus Ware as well as Aaron Donald, Ryan Kerrigan, and Yannick Ngakoue.

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PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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