EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Notes and statistics from the Giants' 21-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in MetLife Stadium:
*The Giants' three-game home winning streak ended, and they are now 3-4 in MetLife. They had not lost at home since Oct. 17 against the Rams.
*This was the Giants' first home loss to an NFC East opponent in Joe Judge's two seasons as coach. They are 4-1 in division home games under Judge.
*The Giants' six points tied their low output in the 20-game Joe Judge era. A year ago tomorrow, they lost at home to Cleveland, 20-6.
*The Giants' 15 first downs tied the season-low they set at Tampa Bay on Nov. 22.
*The Giants finished with 178 net passing yards – 79 on their final drive – the sixth consecutive game and the seventh time in eight games they totaled less than 200 yards through the air.
*The Giants tied their season-high by committing four turnovers (three interceptions and one fumble). They also had four giveaways – including three interceptions – against the Rams on Oct. 17.
*The Giants' first offensive possession ended with a turnover when Mike Glennon was hit by DeMarcus Lawrence and floated a pass that was intercepted by Jourdan Lewis, who returned it 18 yards to the Giants' 13. Ezekiel Elliott scored the game's first touchdown two plays later.
*Dallas kicked two field goals in the final 1:39 of the second quarter – the second after recovering a fumble – increasing the Giants' scoring deficit this season in the final two minutes of the first half to 65-0.
*Glennon started his third consecutive game in place of Daniel Jones, who is sidelined with a neck injury, and completed 13 of 24 passes for 99 yards, with a long completion of 16 yards and three interceptions. In addition to Lewis, Malik Hooker and Trevon Diggs intercepted Glennon, the latter in the end zone with 8:12 remaining after Dallas coach Mike McCarthy challenged the ruling on the field of an incomplete pass. Entering the game, the Cowboys (20 interceptions) and Diggs (nine) led the NFL.
*Jake Fromm, who was signed on Dec. 1, made his NFL debut when he replaced Glennon with 3:41 remaining in the game. Fromm completed six of 12 passes for 82 yards and was sacked once for a three-yard loss. He led the Giants from their seven-yard line to the Dallas nine, where his final two throws, both to Pharoh Cooper, were incomplete.
*Devontae Booker led the Giants with 74 rushing yards on eight carries, including runs of 28 and 31 yards (on fourth down). He is the first Giants back with two runs of 28+ yards in a game since Saquon Barkley did it in Washington on Dec. 22, 2019.
*Barkley ran for 50 yards on 15 carries and caught four passes for four yards.
*Barkley's fumble with 41 seconds left in the first half set up Dallas' second late field goal. DeMarcus Lawrence punched the ball out of Barkley's arm and it was recovered at the Giants' 46-yard line by Carlos Watkins. The lost fumble was the first of Barkley's four-year career and it occurred on his 791st touch from scrimmage, including his 606th rushing attempt. He fumbled once in 2019 and once in New Orleans on Oct. 3, but the Giants recovered the ball after each of them.
*Tight end Evan Engram and Barkley led the Giants with four receptions apiece.
*Kenny Golladay topped the wide receivers with three catches for 53 yards, all in the fourth quarter.
*Sterling Shepard gained 15 yards on two catches, both on passes from Fromm. But Shepard -- the Giants' longest-tenured player and No. 8 on the franchise career list with 349 catches -- crumpled to the ground as he released off the line of scrimmage with 1:26 left. The Giants announced after the game that Shepard had torn his Achilles tendon. He had already missed seven games this season with hamstring and quad injuries.
*Wide receiver Collin Johnson made his first career start in his 25th game, including the 11th this season for the Giants. He had one reception for 16 yards.
*Linebacker Lorenzo Carter played arguably the best game of his career. He twice sacked Dak Prescott, forced a fumble that was recovered by Austin Johnson, and had a pass defensed and three quarterback hits.
*The Giants' third sack was split by rookie linebackers Azeez Ojulari and Quincy Roche. Ojulari increased his season total to 8.0 sacks, extending his franchise rookie record. It was the third consecutive game in which Ojulari had a sack, matching the streak he had in the season's first three weeks.
*After concerns all week about his availability because of a triceps injury, defensive lineman Leonard Williams started and played in his 109th consecutive game. Williams, who has never missed a game in his seven-year career, wore a brace on his right arm. He had three solo tackles and one forced fumble.
*Linebacker Tae Crowder led the Giants with 12 tackles (six solo). Defensive backs Logan Ryan and Julian Love each had 10 tackles (eight solo).
*With Adoree' Jackson and Aaron Robinson both on the COVID reserve list, cornerback Jarren Williams made his first career start in his fifth game. Williams was added to the roster from the practice squad yesterday as a COVID-19 replacement. He had five tackles (four solo) and broke up a pass.
*Linebacker Jaylon Smith, signed to the practice squad Friday and added to the roster yesterday, had four tackles (three solo) in his Giants debut.
*Graham Gano scored the Giants' points on field goals of 35 and 42 yards.
*Rookie running back/special teamer Gary Brightwell left the game in the second quarter with a neck injury.
*Dallas won the coin toss and elected to receive. It was the first time in Judge's 30 games as head coach that the team winning the toss did not defer. This season, the team that wins the toss is 6-8 in Giants games. The Giants are 3-5 when they lose the coin toss.
*The Giants' only inactive players were Jones and offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (foot).
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The New York Giants run onto the field before playing against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The New York Giants run onto the field before playing against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) hands the ball off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) is tackled by New York Giants inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (49) and Jarren Williams during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a lateral pass to running back Saquon Barkley (26) against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) breaks up the field against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes the ball under pressure from Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) is pulled down by the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) scrambles during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants outside linebacker Quincy Roche (95), outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) and inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) react after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) tries to avoid a tackle by the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) stiff arms Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee (18) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is hit by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) talks with New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) stiff arms Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee (18) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs a pattern against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Pharoh Cooper breaks up field against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) breaks up field against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) reacts after a sack against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) and New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Darius Slayton, WR Sterling Shepard
RB Devontae Booker
WR Kenny Golladay
LB Jaylon Smith
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Pharoh Cooper, CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
S Xavier McKinney
LB Tae Crowder, LB Reggie Ragland
WR Kenny Golladay
RB Saquon Barkley, QB Mike Glennon
QB Jake Fromm
LB Reggie Ragland
LB Jaylon Smith
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
LB Benardrick McKinney
DB Logan Ryan
QB Jake Fromm
DL Leonard Williams, DL David Moa, DL Dexter Lawrence
OL Billy Price, T Matt Peart
LB Jaylon Smith
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Alex Bachman
S Julian Love
WR Alex Bachman
WR Alex Bachman
WR Kenny Golladay
QB Mike Glennon
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
T Andrew Thomas
QB Mike Glennon
TE Evan Engram
WR Kenny Golladay
WR Collin Johnson
QB Jake Fromm
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
QB Jake Fromm
QB Jake Fromm
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Darius Slayton
WR Collin Johnson
FB Elijhaa Penny
WR Kenny Golladay
TE Evan Engram
QB Jake Fromm
QB Jake Fromm
G Will Hernandez
WR Sterling Shepard
LB Elerson Smith
QB Mike Glennon
WR Kenny Golladay
DB Steven Parker
WR Collin Johnson
TE Evan Engram
TE Evan Engram
DL Dexter Lawrence
QB Jake Fromm
T Andrew Thomas
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
FB Cullen Gillaspia
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Collin Johnson
LB Reggie Ragland
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Darius Slayton
DL Raymond Johnson III
DB Logan Ryan
QB Jake Fromm
LB Azeez Ojulari
DB Logan Ryan
T Andrew Thomas
G Will Hernandez
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Collin Johnson
WR Collin Johnson
LS Casey Kreiter
QB Mike Glennon
RB Saquon Barkley
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