Giants Triumph Over Cowboys with 34-17 Victory

In an exciting showdown, the Giants secured a commanding 34-17 victory over the Cowboys. This win highlighted significant achievements for several players on the Giants roster.

Key Performances of the Game

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered an impressive performance in his final start of the season. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 230 yards, marking a career-high passer rating of 110.2. Dart also contributed with five rushing attempts for 32 yards.

• Touchdowns: Dart threw two touchdown passes, including a remarkable backhand flip to tight end Daniel Bellinger, who scored a 29-yard touchdown.
• Running Game: Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored on a 13-yard touchdown pass and recorded a career-high 159 scrimmage yards, becoming only the third Giant to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards in both of his first two seasons.
• Conversion Play: Devin Singletary completed a two-point conversion pass to wide receiver Darius Slayton, extending the Giants’ lead to 24-10.

Historic Milestones

Dart ended his rookie season with 24 total touchdowns, which includes a franchise-record nine rushing scores. He ranks third in total touchdowns for a rookie quarterback in Giants history, only behind Charlie Conerly and Daniel Jones.

Singeatary also found success, marking his fifth rushing touchdown of the season, a significant achievement since he last reached this number in 2022 with the Bills.

Player Injuries and Inactives

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, who had a standout season with 1,014 receiving yards and 92 catches, was inactive due to a rib injury. He is recognized for having the sixth-most catches in a single season in Giants history.

Gunner Olszewski stepped up in Robinson’s absence, making his first start since 2022 and posting career highs with eight catches for 103 yards.

Offensive Line Changes

With Andrew Thomas on injured reserve, rookie Marcus Mbow started at left tackle for the second consecutive game. The fifth-round draft pick from Purdue totaled three starts during his debut season.

In addition, Austin Schlottmann filled in at center for John Michael Schmitz, who was sidelined due to a finger injury.

This victory not only capped off the season for the Giants but also set the stage for a promising future as several players broke personal and franchise records.