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Week 10 Game Recap: Dallas Cowboys 31, New York Giants 20
What you need to know
| Dallas Cowboys |
The Dallas Cowboys came into the Meadowlands in first place and wanting to take control of the NFC East. They did just that behind four touchdown passes from Tony Romo as he piled up 247 yards en route to a 31-20 victory. Marion Barber and Julius Jones contributed to the rushing attack as they combined for 82 yards.
The air attack displayed by the Cowboys was a dominating factor, which in turn lead to 31 total points and a game high 125 receiving yards from Terrell Owens. Romo who was fresh off a Monday Night clinic completed 71 percent of his passes, four of which went for touchdowns. As Owens added 125 yards of his own, Patrick Crayton was quick to add his own contribution as he racked up 66 yards on five catches, including a Dallas touchdown.
The Dallas defense showed its bend but don't break style as they gave up 21 points in a big road victory. They sacked Giants' quarterback Eli Manning five times and added two interceptions as they cruised to an 11 point victory.
| New York Giants |
The New York Giants hoped to return to some home cooking as they took the field off a three point win in London. Quarterback Eli Manning tossed one touchdown pass. However, he was the victim of two crucial interceptions. Both interceptions played big roles in the contest as they accumulated for three Dallas points and the eventual last play of the game.
Brandon Jacobs carried most of the offensive load as he compiled 105 total yards, while 95 came from the ground game. He was an integral part moving the chains and sustaining New York drives as the rushing attack set up two scoring opportunities. Reuben Droughns bolted in for a one yard touchdown as tight end Jeremy Shockey added his own eight yard score in the contest.
The Giants defense unit was outmatched as they allowed 31 total points, all which came from Tony Romo and the Cowboys passing attack. They allowed four total touchdowns through the air as Cowboys' wide receiver totaled 125 yards and two receiving touchdowns. The Giants' secondary showed many signs of weakness as they allowed the Cowboys to get the lead and stay ahead.
What you ought to know
| QB Tony Romo, Pass: 20 - 28 - 247 - 4 TD / 1 INT, Rush: 1 - 0 - 0 |
Romo had another career game as he posted a total of 247 yards and four passing touchdowns. He completed 20 of 28 passes, throwing well from inside and outside of the pocket as he hit many open Cowboy receivers, most of which gained a good amount of yards after the catch.
| RB Marion Barber III, Rush: 12 - 34 - 0, Rec: 3 - -1 - 0 (3 targets) |
Barber was ineffective as he totaled only 34 yards on the ground while adding one catch for a negative gain. He was contained by the Giant's front four and had no room to run all day long.
| RB Julius Jones, Rush: 11 - 48 - 0 |
Julius Jones and the Dallas rushing attack were slowed by a physical New York front, as they were only able to gain a total of 82, while not being able to put the ball over the goal line. Jones, the leading Dallas rusher, added a total of only 48 yards while adding no receptions and no targets.
| WR Terrell Owens, Rec: 6 - 125 - 2 (13 targets) |
Owens led the team in receptions and receiving yards, as he compiled six catches for 125 total yards and two scores. He was again a man amongst boys in the New York secondary as he tacked on his fourth touchdown in two games against the Giants this year.
| WR Patrick Crayton, Rec: 5 - 66 - 1 (5 targets) |
Crayton was a valuable target and was open when the secondary shifted towards Terrell Owens. He finished with 66 yards after hauling in all five of his targets, finding the end zone on a 20 yard score.
| WR Sam Hurd, Rec: 2 - 21 - 0 (2 targets) |
Hurd was a role player most of the day and wasn't a big contributor.
| TE Jason Witten, Rec: 2 - 12 - 0 (3 targets) |
Witten only saw three targets as he brought in two of them for a total of 12 yards.
| TE Tony Curtis, Rec: 1 - 15 - 1 (1 targets) |
Curtis made the most of his only target, as he brought it in for a 15 yard touchdown catch. It was the first score of the game for the Dallas Cowboys.
| PK Nick Folk 1 - 1 FG, 4 - 4 XP, 7 points |
Folk converted on all four of his extra point attempts as well as adding a 47 yard field goal.
| DAL Rush Defense |
The Dallas rush defense kept Brandon Jacobs out of the end zone, allowing him a total of 95 yards and no touchdowns. They consistently won the battle over the line of scrimmage and got a positive push into the New York backfield limiting the Giants to a pedestrian rushing total.
| DAL Pass Defense |
The Cowboys pass defense was productive yet again as they were able to sack Eli Manning five times while adding two interceptions. They were a dominant force in the trenches and contributed to many big plays en route to a Dallas victory.
| QB Eli Manning, Pass: 23 - 34 - 236 - 1 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 1 - 3 - 0 |
Manning put together another efficient game as he completed about 70 percent of his passes for 236 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. He kept his team in the game for about three quarters, only to stall his offense in the last 15 minutes of the game, as the Giants fell to the Cowboys by 11 points.
| RB Brandon Jacobs, Rush: 23 - 95 - 0, Rec: 1 - 10 - 0 (1 targets) |
Jacobs ran hard and found some room to roam posting 105 total yards. Gaining 95 yards on the ground, Jacobs was able to move the chains, however was not able to find the end zone for the Giants.
| WR Plaxico Burress, Rec: 4 - 24 - 0 (7 targets) |
Burress hauled in four of his seven looks for 24 yards on the day. He was continuously double covered and was the target on one of Manning's interceptions.
| WR Amani Toomer, Rec: 3 - 37 - 0 (7 targets) |
Toomer shared team high seven targets and was able to bring in three of them for 37 yards. He was the Giants' main possession receiver and found the soft spot in the zone most of the game.
| TE Jeremy Shockey, Rec: 12 - 129 - 1 (14 targets) |
Shockey had a season high 14 targets and was able to pull in 12 of them for 129 yards and a score. He was the main target for quarterback Eli Manning and was open down the seam consistently. He now has two touchdowns in his last three games.
| PK Lawrence Tynes 2 - 2 FG, 2 - 2 XP, 8 points |
Tynes made his two extra point attempts while adding two field goals, his longest being from 40 yards.
| NYG Rush Defense |
The Giants front four played extremely well, as they allowed no rushing touchdowns, only giving up 82 yards rushing. They held the Dallas rush game in check for most of the game, only to be let down by their secondary.
| NYG Pass Defense |
The Giants pass defense showed many points of weakness as they allowed four touchdowns through the air, as well as 247 yards. They allowed a large amount of yards after the catch and were accountable for every offensive score of the game.
