The Dallas Cowboys concluded their 2025 season with a disappointing 34-17 loss to the New York Giants. This defeat marks a grim finish as the Cowboys entered the offseason with a record of 7-9-1. The game, played against a Giants team struggling with only three wins, encapsulated the Cowboys’ tumultuous campaign.
Key Highlights from the Game
- Jaxson Dart, the Giants quarterback, threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns.
- Dallas defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney achieved a career-high of three sacks.
- The Giants rushed for 161 yards, averaging five yards per carry against the Cowboys.
- Tyrone Tracy became the first Giant to rush for over 100 yards this season, totaling 103 yards.
- Dallas managed to convert only 25 percent of their third downs while the Giants achieved a 57 percent success rate.
First Half Summary
The game started slowly, with both teams exchanging field goals early on. Prescott mishandled a snap leading to a turnover, but the Giants could only capitalize with a 45-yard field goal. Following a series of field goals, the Cowboys took a brief lead at 10-6 after rookie Jaydon Blue scored a touchdown.
However, the momentum shifted when the Giants completed a 96-yard drive culminating in a touchdown. This put New York ahead 16-10 at halftime.
Second Half Struggles
With Dak Prescott sidelined after halftime, Joe Milton replaced him but could not reverse the Cowboys’ fortunes. The Giants continued to score, making it 24-10 after another touchdown pass from Dart to Tracy, which included a successful two-point conversion.
Despite some successful plays by Milton, including a touchdown run by Phil Mahfa, Dallas could not close the gap. Their defense continued to falter, giving New York additional opportunities with penalties and missed assignments.
Final Plays and Season Reflection
As the game wound down, the Cowboys’ final play was marred by a miscommunication, highlighting a season of struggles. The game concluded with Singletary’s rushing touchdown, sealing a 34-17 victory for the Giants.
This defeat wraps up a disappointing season for the Cowboys, marking their first back-to-back losing records since 2000-2002. The franchise concluded the 2025 season with several lessons learned as they prepare for 2026.
