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Giants End Season With 34–17 Win Over Cowboys as Raiders Clinch No. 1 Pick

The result leaves the Raiders with the top draft pick, shifting New York’s focus to its head-coach search.

Overview

  • The victory snapped a nine-game skid against NFC East foes and a 14-game losing run against Dak Prescott, marking the Giants’ first back-to-back wins since 2023.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart completed 22 of 32 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns, closing his first season with 24 total touchdowns and 2,272 passing yards.
  • Rookie kicker Ben Sauls converted all four field-goal attempts from 23, 30, 35, and 45 yards, reinforcing late-season stability on special teams.
  • Cowboys defensive lineman Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected for ripping off Greg Van Roten’s helmet during a third-quarter scuffle.
  • Draft implications followed the win, with reports placing New York at No. 5 pending tiebreakers, as the Giants turn to offseason decisions after a 4-13 finish.