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Cowboys Earn Close 31-28 Victory Over Giants

Tony Romo passed for multiple touchdowns, leading the way to a narrow victory for the Cowboys over the Giants, 31-28, at MetLife Stadium.

A terrific performance from Romo included four touchdowns on 18 of 26 passing for 275 yards and one fumble. Eli Manning did his best to keep the Giants competitive, going 29 of 40 with 338 yards passing, three touchdowns and one pick.

DeMarco Murray was a standout player for the Cowboys, rushing for 121 yards on 24 attempts while adding two receptions for 22 yards. Dez Bryant was a highlight, pulling in seven balls for 86 yards with two touchdowns.

The Dallas defense struggled to defend the pass, but managed to slow down the run game, allowing 89 yards rushing and 338 passing. They brought down Manning for two sacks.

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. gave a standout effort with 146 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Running back Rashad Jennings had a good game as well with 68 receiving yards and 52 rushing.

The Cowboys host the Eagles (8-3) next week while the Giants head to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars (1-10).


Cowboys Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

A+

100

T. Romo

18

26

275

4

0


Giants Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

A

96

E. Manning

29

40

338

3

1


Cowboys Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

99

D. Murray

RB

24

121

5.0

0

A+

100

T. Romo

QB

1

-2

-2.0

0


Giants Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B+

87

R. Jennings

RB

19

52

2.7

0

C+

77

A. Williams

RB

10

35

3.5

1

-

-

H. Hynoski

FB

2

4

2.0

0


Cowboys Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

100

D. Bryant

WR

7

86

12.3

2

B

86

C. Beasley

WR

2

66

33.0

1

B+

87

J. Witten

TE

4

30

7.5

1


Giants Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

100

O. Beckham Jr

WR

10

146

14.6

2

B+

87

R. Jennings

RB

8

68

8.5

0

C-

72

R. Randle

WR

3

36

12.0

0