One game remains in the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season.
After an up-and-down campaign, Dallas will close things out at noon Sunday against the New York Giants. The Cowboys are looking to finish on a high note against an NFC East rival, while many fans are hoping Dallas can bolster its 2026 draft positioning.
How many snaps will Dak Prescott and other key starters play in Week 18? Can Dallas improve its record to 8-8-1?
Follow along below for live updates, game coverage, photos and more from our team at Cowboys-Giants:
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Live updatesFirst quarter
– 1:20 left in the first: Jadeveon Clowney shows up once again for the Dallas defense. The veteran edge rusher came up with a third-down sack of Jaxson Dart as the Giants looked to get into the end zone.
New York settles for three again. Ben Sauls hit the 35-yarder to give the Giants the lead. Giants 6, Cowboys 3
– 5:24 left in the first: Jaydon Blue displayed his quickness on Dallas’ latest drive. The rookie running back led the Cowboys into the red zone, but the offense couldn’t capitalize with a touchdown. Brandon Aubrey connected on a 22-yarder.
We’re all tied up. Cowboys 3, Giants 3
– 9:19 left in the first: We’re off to an interesting start in this one. Dak Prescott fumbled on the Cowboys’ first offensive drive, setting the Giants up in a good spot. Jaxson Dart and the Giants only picked up two yards, settling for the field goal.
Ben Sauls drilled a 45-yarder to give New York an early lead. Giants 3, Cowboys 0
– 12:28 left in the first: The Giants started things off with decent field position after a strange kickoff from Brandon Aubrey. New York couldn’t capitalize, as Jadeveon Clowney made some big plays for the Cowboys.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense take over after the Giants punt early in the first quarter.
Pregame updates
– Rookie running back Phil Mafah and cornerback Josh Butler will make their season debuts Sunday. Here’s a look at Dallas’ inactives for Week 18:
#Cowboys inactives vs. the Giants
LB DeMarvion Overshown
CB Shavon Revel
S Alijah Clark
DT Jay Toia
DT Perrion Winfrey
CB Josh Butler and rookie RB Phil Mafah are ACTIVE and set to make their debuts this season.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) January 4, 2026
– The Cowboys will be without a rookie safety on Sunday.
Cowboys announce S Alijah Clark (personal reasons) won’t be playing today and won’t be with the team during the game.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) January 4, 2026
How to watch Cowboys-Giants
When: Noon Sunday, Jan. 4
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
Streaming: NFL+
Broadcasters: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams
Radio: English: 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM); Spanish: 107.5 La Grande (KMVK-FM)
Pregame reading
– Wins and losses aside, there’s no questioning Brian Schottenheimer’s culture after Year 1
– Expert predictions for Cowboys-Giants: One last win in the cards for Dallas?
– 5 final thoughts about Cowboys-Giants: Jaydon Blue’s moment, and how much will Dak play?
– Cowboys place 3 players on IR, activate Phil Mafah and Josh Butler for season finale
– Biggest lesson Joe Milton has learned in time with Cowboys could come in handy on Sunday
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