EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Dallas Cowboys, familiar foes, will provide the opposition when the Giants conclude their 2018 season Sunday afternoon in MetLife Stadium. The Giants will be looking to break a three-game losing streak to their NFC East rivals, who won the teams' first meeting this season, 20-13, on Sept. 16. Losses to Tennessee and Indianapolis the last two weeks have left the Giants with a 5-10 record. The Cowboys have won six of their last seven games and, at 9-6, have clinched the division title and the fourth seed in the NFC playoffs. Dallas leads the regular-season series that began in 1960, 65-45-2.
What is the Cowboys' biggest strength?
Ezekiel Elliott, who accounts for 44 percent of their offense, more than any other player in the NFL. The third-year running back has been dominant, leading the league with 1,434 rushing yards, 304 carries and runs of 15-plus yards (26). Elliott has run for more than 100 yards in an NFL-leading seven games this season (but just 78 against the Giants in September). And he is hardly a one-dimensional player. Elliott also leads the Cowboys in targets (95) and receptions (77, or 18 more than any player who has been with the team all season). Elliott also tops the league with 2,001 yards from scrimmage (133.4 a game).
Which player is key to the Cowboys' offense?
Despite the preceding paragraph, a case can be made that it is currently wide receiver Amari Cooper, acquired in a trade with the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 22. Cooper has added another dimension to the Cowboys' offense and given quarterback Dak Prescott a big-time receiver to target. Prescott has completed 72.1 percent of his passes since Cooper put on a Cowboys uniform. In the eight games since his arrival, Cooper, the fourth overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, has averaged 14.5 yards on 48 catches and scored six touchdowns. During that time, the Cowboys have converted 46 percent of their third-down opportunities, the fourth-best figure in the league over that span. Before he was acquired, their percentage was 31.9, which placed Dallas 29th.
What is the strength of the Cowboys' offense?
The running game, as it has been since Elliott's arrival. But the Giants might see several changes this week. Because Dallas can't improve its playoff seeding, Elliott could be inactive, as he was in the season finale in his 2016 rookie season in Philadelphia (Prescott played just two series in that game). The Cowboys' No. 2 back is Rod Smith, who last December scored on an 81-yard reception and 15-yard run to help Dallas pull away for a 30-10 victory against the Giants in MetLife. And the Cowboys' offensive line is banged up. Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick has missed the entire season after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder in which the immune system attacks the body's nervous system in response to illness (he hopes to return in 2019). Zach Martin, one of the league's best guards, has a knee injury, and left tackle Tyron Smith missed two games with a neck injury. Both players are Pro Bowlers, and the Cowboys might rest one or both of them this week.
View the Dallas Cowboys' key personnel ahead of their Week 17 meeting with the New York Giants.
QB Dak Prescott
RB Ezekiel Elliott
FB Jamize Olawale
WR Amari Cooper
WR Allen Hurns
WR Cole Beasley
TE Geoff Swaim
LT Tyron Smith
LG Connor Williams
Dallas Cowboys center Joe Looney (73) waits to snap the ball to quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during a 2018 NFL week 16 regular season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Buccaneers, 27-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
RG Zack Martin
RT La'el Collins
DE Demarcus Lawrence
DE Tyrone Crawford
DT Ant
DE Taco Charlton
SLB Damien Wilson
MLB Jaylon Smith
WLB Sean Lee
CB Chidobe Awuzie
CB Byron Jones
S Jeff Heath
S Xavier Woods
Which player is key to the Cowboys' defense?
End DeMarcus Lawrence, who leads the team with 9.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss and 22 quarterback hits. The Pro Bowler is capable of wrecking a game by himself. In the first meeting, he had 1.0 sacks, two tackles for loss, and two hits on the quarterback. Lawrence, who seldom leaves the field, has also intercepted a pass and forced and recovered a fumble.
What is the strength of the Cowboys' defense?
Sean Lee is no longer the dominant player on the Dallas defense (he was a healthy scratch in last week's victory vs. Tampa Bay). The young, physical and fast unit is led by other linebackers, rookie first-round draft choice Leighton Vander Esch and second-year pro Jaylon Smith. The two players have similar skill sets and are long, rangy, sideline-to-sideline stoppers. Vander Esch, who has essentially replaced Lee in the defense, was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month in November. He usually lines up on the strong side and is fourth in the NFL with 129 tackles (99 solo). Smith, the middle linebacker, is not far behind at 116 (77 solo) and he has 4.0 sacks and last week scored a touchdown on a 69-yard fumble return. That's 245 combined tackles for two players the Giants might have to face for many years.
Which player is key to the Cowboys' special teams?
Last summer, kicker Brett Maher – a 29-year-old, first year-kicker who previously played in Canada - so impressed the Cowboys that they released Dan Bailey, their career field goal leader. Maher has not disappointed. On Tuesday, he was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time after kicking two field goals, including a 59-yarder, against Tampa Bay. Maher kicked a 62-yarder on Dec. 9 vs. Philadelphia, giving him the two longest field goals in franchise history. He has made 29 of 35 attempts, including six of seven from 50-plus yards.
Based on the scouting report, what must the Giants do to win the game?
The Cowboys strive to control the clock with their rushing attack, which reduces the pressure on Prescott and keeps their defense fresh. The Giants' straightest path to victory is likely to beat them at their own game and hog the ball themselves, which will force Dallas' D to stay on the field.
Statistics you should know:
*The Cowboys rank 30th in red zone offense this season, scoring touchdowns on 49 percent of their possessions inside the 20-yard line (21 of 46). Only Jacksonville and San Francisco are behind them.
*Dallas is the only NFL team that has not given up 30 points in a game this season. The Cowboys have a 21-game streak without allowing 30 points, dating to Nov. 19, 2017. Tennessee's 28 points are the most surrendered by Dallas this year.
*Since the start of his 2016 rookie season, Elliott has rushed for more than 100 yards in an NFL-best 19 games – six more than Jordan Howard of Chicago, who is No. 2 during that span.
*Cooper has played eight games for the Dallas – and has twice been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He received the award following his Thanksgiving Day performance vs Washington (eight receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns) and two weeks later vs. Philadelphia (10 catches for 217 yards and three scores).
Photos from the historic rivalry between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboy quarterback Don Meredith (17) is tackled after an 8-yard run in the second quarter of Sunday's game at the Cotton Bowl against the New York Giants September 24, 1967. Making the tackle are Giant Linebackers Bill Swain (52) and Vince Costello (57). Meredith led the cowboys to a 38-24 victory over the Giants. (AP Photo)
Y.A. Tittle the hero is used to receiving attention and adulation wherever he goes. Here admiring young fans escort him from the field after a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 12, 1963. (AP Photo/Ruben Goldberg)
Cowboys fullback James Stiger (40) wasn't stopped by Giants Defensive back Jim Patton (20) in a play in the fourth quarter of their game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas October 12, 1964. Stiger slipped from Patton a grasp and sailed through the air for a 11 yard gain. Coming in on the play is defensive Giants back Andy Nelson. (AP Photo)
New York Giants right end Aaron Thomas (88) tries hard but fails to catch pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton in second quarter of game with the Dallas Cowboys at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 16, 1968, New York. Unidentified Cowboy pacing Thomas also failed in his intercepted attempt. The Cowboys won, 28-10. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Allie Sherman, left, coach of the New York Giants, quarterback Fran Tarkenton, center, and flankerback Homer Jones, beam at an autographed pigskin at Yankee Stadium in New York, Nov. 12, 1968. The trio were still jubilant over the Giants' victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 10. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Aerial view of New York's Yankee Stadium as some 63,031 fans watched the New York Giants play the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 8, 1964. It was the largest National Football League crowd at the Stadium this year. (AP Photo)
Dallas Cowboys George Andrie (66) during a game against the New York Giants on September 27, 1970 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-10. Craig Morton played for 11 season all with the Dallas Cowboys and was a 5-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
Dallas Cowboys Craig Morton (14 ) during a game against the New York Giants on September 27, 1970 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-10. Craig Morton played for 19 years with 3 different teams(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants defensive end George Martin flips Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach for a loss in the fourth quarter of game, Nov. 5, 1979 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Tough pressure by the Giants almost gave them a victory, but the Cowboys won 16-14 on a last minute field goal. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York City?s skyline provides a dramatic backdrop for Giants Stadium, the New York Giants new playing field on Oct. 10, 1976 at Rutherford, New Jersey, as the Giants and the Dallas Cowboys squared off for the first game on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Pickoff)
Referee tries to separate New York Giants defensive tackle Jerry Shay (75) and Dallas Cowboys safety Charlie Waters (41) after the two trade punches during second quarter of game at Yankee Stadium, Nov. 8, 1970 in New York. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Cliff Harris (43) of the Dallas Cowboys is upended returning a punt by the New York Giants during the second quarter at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dec. 13, 1971. Making the tackle is the Giants' Ralph Heck (55). In the background is Cowboy Claxton Welch. The Cowboys routed the Giants 42-14. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys seems oblivious to the presence of New York Giants Henry Reed behind him during the second quarter of Sundays game, Dec. 13, 1971, New York. Staubach threw three touchdown passes to lead the Cowboys to a 42-14 win over New York. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Television sports reporter Howard Cosell poses in the broadcast booth shortly before the Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants game in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Tex., on Monday, Oct. 12, 1971. (AP Photo)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) grimaces as he is hit hard by New York Giants defensive end Fred Dryer (89) and safety Tom Longo (44) after making short gain in second quarter of their game in Dallas, Tex., today, September 27, 1970. (AP Photo)
New York Giants wide-receiver Johnny Perkins sprints down the side lines during second half action Sunday September 28, 1981 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. Perkins (86) caught a pass from quarterback Phil Simms and was stopped by Dallas Cowboys safety Michael Downs (26). The Cowboys defeated the Giants 18-10 to win their fourth straight game. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) scrambles to escape Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones (72) in the third quarter of a game at Texas Stadium in Irving, Tex., Oct. 5, 1980. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Gary Hogeboom (14) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall for a loss of ten yards in the third quarter, Nov. 4, 1984 at Irving, Texas. New York won the game 19-7. (AP Photo/Nuri Vallbona)
Dallas Cowboys Herschel Walker fumbles in the second quarter and the ball was recovered at the Giants 15-yard line at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 6, 1988. The Giants won, 29-21. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Earnest Gray (83), a New York Giants wide receiver grabs a pass from quarterback Phil Simms during the second period in Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1984. Everson Wall (24) of the Cowboys was unable to prevent the 18 yard pass completion to the sidelines. The Giants beat Dallas 19-7. (AP Photo/DGB)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro, left, grabs a Phil Simms pass in front of the Dallas Cowboys Vince Albritt in the first quarter of the game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 2, 1986. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) in action against the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 9, 1984. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor rushes upfield against the Dallas Cowboys November 6, 1998 in New York. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms celebrates his 53-yard pass to Lionel Manuel in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Irving, Texas, Nov. 4, 1984. (AP Photo/LK)
Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants holds up the ball he recovered after it was fumbled by Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys, slumped in the foreground, during their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 21, 1981. Celebrating the fumble recovery, which occurred during overtime, are Bill Neill, left, and George Martin. The Giants won a shot at an NFL playoff berth with a 13-10 victory. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, right, is hauled down by the New York Giants Carl Banks in the first quarter at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 1985, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants kicker Joe Danelo is carried from the Giants stadium field by coach Ray Perkins and teammates Ed McGlasson (59) and Harry Carson in East Rutherford, N.J., after he beat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime with a field goal Saturday, Dec. 19, 1981 13-10. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)
New York Giants Chris Calloway (80) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders (21) after picking up 20-yards on a pass play in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, 1998 in Irving, Texas. Dallas won, 16-6. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves yells from the sidelines in a game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994. The Giants won 15-10. They finished the season with a 9-7 record but did not make the playoffs. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin (88) is brought down by New York Giants safety Jarvis Williams (26) in the first quarter on Monday, Nov. 7, 1994 in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Dallas Cowboys running back Lincoln Coleman (44) is in the center of a free-for- all with the New York Giants at the end of the first half Monday night, Nov. 7, 1994 in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys won, 38-10. -- (November 8, 1994.)
New York Giants Pepper Johnson tries to stop Dallas Cowboys Emmitt Smith during the first quarter of their match up at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Sept. 13, 1992. Johnson was able to hold the charging Smith to just one yard on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants coach Dan Reeves receives a pat on the back from Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson after the Cowboys defeated the Giants 16-13 in overtime at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Jan. 2, 1994. The win gives the Cowboys the NFC East Division title. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrates during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 18, 1999. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 13-10. (AP Photo/NFL Photos/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn (31) vaults over Dallas Cowboys Michael Irvin as a Cowboys pass goes incomplete during second quarter action Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard (88) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Duane Hawthorne in the second quarter Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000 in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, right, breaks away from Dallas Cowboys safety Tony Dixon as he runs for a 60-yard gain during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Mike Barrow celebrates his fourth quarter interception of a pass by Dallas Cowboys Troy Aikman Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Cowboys 19-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Tiki Barber (21) pushes off Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dexter Coakley (52) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, in Irving, Texas. The Giants won, 21-17. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George (27) and New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson (28) get into a shoving match after George picked up 24-yards on a running play in the 1st quarter in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Anthony Wright (2) hits the ground after being sacked by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan in the fourth quarater Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants Ike Hilliard (88) dives over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys, in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
New York Giants defensive end Cedrick Jones (94) and wide receiver Thabiti Davis (82) celebrate their 17-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000. With the win the Giants are NFC East champions. In the background is linebacker Pete Monty (51). (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins (5) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, as Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis (98) gives chase. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, front, celebrates after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe, left rear, during the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Cowboys guard Larry Allen is behind Strahan. The Giants won, 17-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10)reacts in a game against the Dallas Cowboys in their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Irving Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James (56) and Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin (26) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Irving Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys by standing on the Cowboy's star in the end zone in the third quarter of their football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Brandon Short (54) in the 2nd quarter of their football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Irving Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls an audible during he fourth quarter agaisnt the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Giants to a 28-24 win. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Henry (42) tries to keep New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) from scoring in the first quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Irving Texas. Burress scored on a 60-yard pass play. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and guard Wayne Lucier celebrate as Tiki Barber scores to beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-24, Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) pull in a 50-yard touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys safety Patrick Watkins (25) in the first quarter of their football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero))
New York Giants players including Shaun O'Hara (60) and David Diehl, right, celebrate after Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scored the wining touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The Giants beat the Cowboys 21-17. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Beldsoe is sacked by New York Giants left end Michael Strahan in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys 17-10 loss to the Giants, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The two teams were vying for sole possession of first place in the NFC East. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, right, greets New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning before their NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, right, and New York Giants Michael Strahan (92) greet each other after their game in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 16 , 2005. The Cowboys won in overtime 16-13. (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
Line judge John Hussey (35) breaks up Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) during a scuffle in the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) on the field during an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) beats Dallas Cowboys linebacker Akin Ayodele, right, to the end zone as Toomer scores a touchdown on a 52-yard pass play in an NFC divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants tackle David Diehl, left, lifts Tiki Barber after Barber scored the winning touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys with 16 seconds left in the game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 28-24. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, talks with an official as he calls for a review of a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn (83) in the end zone during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. The interception ended the Cowboys' final drive and sealed the Giants' 21-17 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer races 52 yards against the Dallas Cowboys for a touchdown in the first quarter in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) lets out a yell as he leaves the field following a 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters (25) and defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrate their 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and Amani Toomer, back center, celebrate the Giants 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, left, congratulates New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after the Giants defeated the Cowboys 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer talks with reporters following the Giants' 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Toomer had 80 yards receiving in the game and scored two touchdowns. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens gets emotional during a postgame news conference after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 in an NFC divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates a touchdown catch during a week 12 football game against the Dallas Cowboys on November 23, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2014, file photo New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Beckham grabbed The Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year award for 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) grabs a pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 36-31. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
FILE - In this nov. 23, 2014, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The one-handed catch by Odell Beckham Jr. that became the most talked-about play from Sunday did more than just boost his standing with the New York Giants, it paid off a routine growing popular among many skill players of practicing the impractical, one-handed circus grab. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches a touch down pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants cornerback Michael Coe (37) celebrates his fumble recovery against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is tackled by New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley (59) and Keith Rivers (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a 18-yard touchdown as Dallas Cowboys safety Will Allen (26) loses his helmet during the second half of aN NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) and New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, right, and Osi Umenyiora celebrate after Tuck sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) leaves the field following a play in the second half of their NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
The New York Giants celebrate after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 37-34 after an NFL game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs scores a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys' Anthony Spencer looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2014, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The one-handed catch by Odell Beckham Jr. that became the most talked-about play from Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, did more than just boost his standing with the Giants, it paid off a routine growing popular among many skill players of practicing the impractical, one-handed circus grab. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) goes up to catch a pass as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) tries to deflect the throw during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. Scandrick broke up the pass on the play. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
The New York Giants celebrate after Dallas Cowboys' Dan Bailey, center, had his field goal attempt blocked during the final seconds of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. New York won 37-34. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
The New York Giants celebrate after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 37-34 after an NFL game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) chases New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) as he runs down the sideline to score on a 74-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Teammate Mitch Petrus (62) urges Cruz on. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) reacts after making a one-handed catch for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo remains on the turf after being tackled by New York Giants' Chris Canty during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys free safety J.J. Wilcox (27) and Anthony Brown (30) defend in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a touch down catch during a week 14 NFL Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Brandon Wade via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) is greeted by fans as he walks off the field after their 20-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants center Weston Richburg (70) and Odell Beckham (13) celebrate with Sterling Shepard, second from right, after Shepard caught a pass for a touchdown in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by New York Giants' Robert Thomas (99) and Romeo Okwara (78) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (50) watches New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the 2016 NFL week 1 regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys, 20-19. (James D. Smith via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) makes a 18-yard touchdown catch in front of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier (35) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) spins away from Dallas Cowboys safety Kavon Frazier (35) during a 2018 NFL week 2 regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 20-13. (James D. Smith via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs into the open field during a 2018 NFL week 2 regular season game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 20-13. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier (35) attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) reaches for a pass during a week 2 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaves behind Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) during a 2018 NFL week 2 regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 20-13. (James D. Smith via AP)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) reaches for an 18-yard touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
