The NFC East rivals wrap up a disappointing 2025 NFL regular season in Week 18, with neither team in playoff contention. The Cowboys, dealing with injuries and inconsistencies, look to end on a positive note and potentially secure a winning record, while the Giants aim to avoid a franchise-worst season and build for the offseason. This matchup at MetLife Stadium could hinge on backups and motivation levels, in a historic rivalry where Dallas has dominated recent encounters but New York often plays spoiler at home.
Venue Location
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. This outdoor venue, shared by the Giants and Jets, opened in 2010 and seats approximately 82,500 fans, featuring modern amenities like high-definition video boards and field turf.
Kickoff is set scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 a.m. PT).
Broadcast: The game will be broadcast on FOX: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams (field reporter)
Streaming available via the FOX Sports app or NFL+.
Weather Updates
As an outdoor stadium, weather could impact passing and kicking games. Forecasts for East Rutherford on January 4 predict highs around 38°F with lows near 27°F, broken clouds, a low 10-20% chance of precipitation, and winds around 5-10 mph. Conditions should be chilly but playable, favoring ground attacks if winds pick up.
Injury Report
Both teams are battered heading into the finale, with the Giants particularly thin on defense and the Cowboys managing ailments amid potential rest for non-essential players.
Dallas Cowboys Injuries:
RB Javonte Williams: Not listed (shoulder; cleared after Week 17).
TE Jake Ferguson: DNP (undisclosed; missed practice).
DB Shavon Revel Jr.: Out (undisclosed).
WR Ryan Flournoy: Questionable (undisclosed).
G Trevor Keegan: Questionable (undisclosed).
Others: Five players missed first Week 18 practice, including illness-related DNPs; total 8-10 listed.
New York Giants Injuries:
RB Cam Skattebo: Out (undisclosed).
LB Micah McFadden: Questionable (undisclosed).
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton: Questionable (Achilles).
WR Malik Nabers: Cleared (toe; off report).
G Joshua Ezeudu: Questionable (knee).
S Anthony Johnson Jr.: Questionable (undisclosed).
Others: LB Brian Burns expected to play; 10+ listed, with several DNPs including WR Beaux Collins and DT Roy Robertson-Harris.
Player Matchups
Injuries could force adjustments, but key battles highlight Dallas’ offensive potential against New York’s depleted defense.
Cowboys QB Jaxson Dart vs. Giants Secondary: Dart eyes his first 300-yard game against a Giants pass D ranked near the bottom, potentially exploiting absences like McFadden.
Giants EDGE Abdul Carter vs. Cowboys O-Line: Carter chases his first multi-sack game against a Dallas front missing potential starters like Keegan.
Cowboys RB Malik Davis vs. Giants Run Defense: Davis follows a career game by testing New York’s weak front, especially if Skattebo is out.
Giants WR Malik Nabers vs. Cowboys CBs: Nabers, cleared, could exploit Revel’s absence in the secondary for big plays.
Recent Team Forms
The Cowboys are 2-3 in their last 5 games, including a 30-23 win over the Commanders in Week 17, averaging 25.6 PPG but allowing 28.4 PPG amid defensive lapses.
The Giants are 1-4 in their last 5, with a 34-10 upset over the Raiders in Week 17 but otherwise struggling, averaging 18.2 PPG (31st) while allowing 26.8 PPG.
Series History
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 78-47-2, including a 1-0 postseason edge.
Dallas has won 9 of the last 10 meetings, including a 40-37 OT thriller in Week 2 of 2025.
The rivalry dates to 1960, with Dallas averaging 23.7 PPG historically.
Betting Trends
Cowboys: 7-9 ATS overall; 1-3 ATS as away favorites; overs in 11 of 16 games.
Giants: 8-8 ATS; 3-5 ATS at home; overs in 10 of 16.
Head-to-Head: Cowboys 9-1 SU last 10; 4-1 ATS last 5; overs in 6 of last 10 rivalry games.
COWBOYS NOTES:
• QB DAK PRESCOTT passed for 307 yards & 2 TDs for 97.5 rating in Week 17. Ranks 1st in NFL with 4,482 pass yards & tied-3rd in 30 TD passes this season. Had 361 pass yards & 2 TDs in Week 2 meeting. Aims for 4th in row vs. NYG with 2+ TD passes. • RB JAVONTE WILLIAMS had 54 rush yards & TD in Week 17. Has rush TD in 3 of his past 4 games. Had 97 rush yards & TD in Week 2 meeting. • RB MALIK DAVIS led team with 103 rush yards in Week 17. • WR CEEDEE LAMB had 5 receptions for 46 yards in Week 17, his 68th career game with 5+ receptions, most in 1st 6 career seasons all-time. Has 570 career receptions, 2nd-most by a player in 1st 6 seasons in NFL history (Justin Jefferson – 571 receptions, in 6th season). Had 9 receptions for 112 yards in Week 2 meeting. • WR GEORGE PICKENS had 78 rec. yards in Week 17. Aims for 3rd in row with 75+ rec. yards. Ranks 3rd with 1,420 rec. yards this season. Had 68 rec. yards & TD catch in Week 2 meeting. • WR KAVONTAE TURPIN had TD catch last week & had TD catch in Week 2 meeting. • TE JAKE FERGUSON had TD catch in Week 17 & has 8 TD receptions this season, 3rd-most among TEs. • LB DEMARVION OVERSHOWN has 7+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 games. • LB JADEVEON CLOWNEY had 1.5 sacks & season-high 3 TFL in Week 17. • LB SHEMAR JAMES (rookie) had 6 tackles in Week 17. Aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. • CB SHAVON REVEL (rookie) co-led team with 6 tackles & had PD in Week 17. Aims for 3rd in row with PD. • DB REDDY STEWARD had half sack & PD in Week 17. Had PD in Week 2 meeting. • S MALIK HOOKER has 6+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 games. • S DONOVAN WILSON had INT in Week 2 meeting.
GIANTS NOTES:
• QB JAXSON DART passed for 207 yards & had 48 rush yards & 2 TDs in Week 17. Has 9 rush TDs this season, 2nd-most rush TDs by a rookie QB in the Super Bowl era (Cam Newton – 14 rush TDs). Ranks 2nd among rookies with 13 TD passes & 3rd with 2,042 pass yards this season. Ranks 3rd among QBs this season with 455 rush yards. • RB DEVIN SINGLETARY had 70 scrimmage yards & rush TD in Week 17. Has 45+ scrimmage yards in 7 of his past 8 games. • RB TYRONE TRACY had team-high 62 rush yards in Week 17. Has 75+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3 games. • WR DARIUS SLAYTON has 50+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 at home. • WR WAN’DALE ROBINSON led team with 113 rec. yards in Week 17. Had 142 rec. yards & TD in Week 2 meeting. • LB BRIAN BURNS had 1.5 sacks in Week 17. Ranks 2nd in the NFL with careerhigh 16.5 sacks this season. Had sack in Week 2 meeting. • LB BOBBY OKEREKE co-led team with 7 tackles & had TFL & INT in Week 17. Aims for 7th in row with 7+ tackles. Had 10 tackles in Week 2 meeting & has 10+ tackles in 5 games this season. Aims for 5th in row vs. Dal. with 6+ tackles. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3 vs. Dal. • LB ABDUL CARTER (rookie) had half sack & 2 TFL in Week 17. Aims for 5th in row with 0.5+ sack & 4th in row with TFL. • CB DRU PHILLIPS had 6 tackles & TFL in Week 17. Had season-high 11 tackles & had 2 TFL, 2 PD & INT in Week 2 meeting. • CB DEONTE BANKS had season-high 2 PD & had 95-yard KR-TD in Week 17. • CB PAULSON ADEBO had PD in Week 17 & aims for 3rd in row with PD. Had season-high 13 tackles & had PD in Week 2 meeting. • S DANE BELTON co-led team with 7 tackles & had 1st INT this season in Week 17. Has 7+ tackles in 5 of his past 6 games. Had PD in Week 2 meeting.
Game Odds
Dallas Cowboys – 3.5
New York Giants 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, January 3, 2026
