Cowboys vs. Giants score: Live updates, highlights, stats, analysis as Tommy DeVito makes first career start

ARLINGTON, Texas —  The Dallas Cowboys (6-3) entered Week 10 against the New York Giants (2-8), as a 17.5-point favorite, making them the heaviest favorite in a single game this season. The Cowboys made oddsmakers look smart, steamrolling the Giants for the second time this season, 49-17. Dallas extends the longest active home winning streak in the NFL to 12, and has won its four home games this season by a combined score of 160-51.

Quarterback Dak Prescott also extended his winning streak against the Giants to 12 starts, the longest by a quarterback against the Giants since at least 1950. He broke a tie with Cowboys Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, who had won 11 in a row against the G-Men. Prescott also set a Cowboys passing record as well becoming the first Dallas player all time with over 300 passing yards (404) and three touchdowns (four) in three consecutive games. 

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was on the receiving end for 11 of Prescott’s 26 completions on Sunday for 151 yards and a receiving touchdown. This performance made him the first player in NFL history with three consecutive games of 10 or more catches and 150 or more receiving yards. His 617 receiving yards since Week 6 are the most in Cowboys history across a four-game span. 

Both teams had drives stuffed on the goal line early in Week 10, but the Cowboys eventually rounded themselves into form thanks to their regular, offensive contributors — Prescott, Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson. 

Lamb hauled in a one-handed catch down the left sideline on his second reception of the afternoon for a 30-yard gain despite his defender being called for defensive pass interference. That play set the tone for what kind of game this would be: one where the Cowboys would eventually get what they want despite the Giants’ best efforts. He got the the scoring started with a 14-yard wide reverse rushing touchdown, a play in which Prescott faked a handoff to running back Tony Pollard and then pitched it to Lamb who was then able to jog untouched into the end zone for the score. 

New York’s best chance to get on the board occurred when Prescott tried to squeeze a pass to tight end Jake Ferguson on third-and-5, and the Giants were waiting for him to make that throw. Cornerback Cor’Dale Flott knifed into the passing lane to secure his first career interception on what was a poor decision by Prescott. The second-year defensive back out of LSU ran the football back 21 yards to the Dallas 12 to conclude the first quarter. However, the Dallas defense held strong, eventually stuffing running back Saquon Barkley on fourth-and-2 at their own 4.

The Cowboys then roared to life with three consecutive touchdown drives that gave them a 28-0 lead. They were capped by a 1-yard play-action touchdown pass from Prescott to Ferguson, a 10-yard touchdown pass from Prescott to receiver Brandin Cooks and a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Prescott. Cooks totaled 104 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven catches in the first half. All are single-game season-highs for the 10-year vet. He finished with 173 receiving yards, tied for his second-most in a game of his career, that touchdown and nine catches. 

Two more touchdowns were scored in the third quarter via Prescott’s arm, a 41-yard drop in the bucket to Michael Gallup and a 12-yard scoring strike to Lamb. The Cowboys won the first matchup between these teams 40-0 in the rain in Week 1. This one was just about as ugly for Giants despite being indoors. They failed to pick up a first down on each of their first nine third downs. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito was held to under 100 passing yards in his first career start with two touchdowns and one interception.

Why the Cowboys won

Dallas was better than New York in every phase of the game. The Cowboys totaled over 600 yards of total offense while the Giants couldn’t gain over 200. Dallas was focused on setting records, keeping Lamb in the game in the fourth quarter until he hit 150 receiving yards, while New York was focused on stringing together first downs. This game was simply a no contest. 

Why the Giants lost 

New York started an undrafted, rookie quarterback who was completely overwhelmed by the NFL’s best defense when it comes to pressuring opposing quarterbacks. The Giants depleted defense had no answers for Prescott and the Cowboys passing game, allowing Dallas to decide which receiver was going to rack up yards on each and every drive. 

Turning point 

The Cowboys getting on the board first with Lamb’s 14-yard wide reverse rushing touchdown. Once the Cowboys set the tone that they were going to start with the lead, they never relinquished it. 

Play of the game 

Prescott’s 41-yard scoring strike to receiver Michael Gallup. His pass dropped perfectly into Gallup’s arms as the receiver adjusted his route to come back to the ball ever so slightly in the end zone for the touchdown. This was the prettiest play among many on Sunday for the host Cowboys. 

What’s next 

The 2-8 Giants will hit the road next week to face the Washington Commanders, one of the two teams they have beaten this season. The 6-3 Cowboys will also travel to face the 1-8 Carolina Panthers in Week 11.