New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) dodges Dallas Cowboys cornerback Reddy Steward (27) as he runs in for a touchdown after a flip pass by New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) during the second quarter of an NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

Heroes, zeroes and the full blitz from the Giants’ 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday: Hero Jaxson Dart finished his rookie season in style with 230 passing yards and two touchdowns, including an improvisational backhanded shovel pass for a 29-yard touchdown to Daniel Bellinger.

The New York Giants intend to play their starters for a full 60 minutes in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys, seeking one more win.

The Dallas Cowboys ’ 2025 campaign ended with a whimper as the Cowboys lost to the lowly New York Giants, 34-17, in Week 18. Dallas finished the season with a 7-9-1 record and missed the playoffs for a second consecutive season. So, Cowboys fans have no choice but to focus on the future.

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.

Things erupted in the third quarter on Sunday afternoon after a Giants touchdown extended their lead over the Cowboys.