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January 4, 2026 β’ MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Dallas Cowboys (7-9-1) takes on New York Giants (4-13) at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.
Dallas Cowboys
Visiting Side
Record
7-9-1
New York Giants
Home Side
Record
4-13
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DAL
|
10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
|
NEW
|
6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 34 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:15
Ben Sauls 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:21
Brandon Aubrey 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:17
Ben Sauls 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:28
Jaydon Blue 14 Yd Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
Score
9:45
Ben Sauls 23 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:20
Daniel Bellinger 29 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Ben Sauls Kick)
Score
9:48
Tyrone Tracy Jr. 13 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Devin Singletary Pass to Darius Slayton for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
14:57
Phil Mafah 1 Yd Rush (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
Score
9:23
Ben Sauls 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:47
Devin Singletary 6 Yd Rush (Ben Sauls Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
66%
Dallas Cowboys
VS
34%
New York Giants
Projected Score
DAL 28
-
NEW 22
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Dallas Cowboys scoring offense has an edge over New York Giants defense.
- Dallas Cowboys generates significantly more total yardage.
- Dallas Cowboys aerial attack exposes New York Giants secondary.
- New York Giants rushing attack has the advantage.
Dallas Cowboys
STAT
New York Giants
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New York Giants plays on familiar turf at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Dallas Cowboys Could Win
Dallas Cowboys scoring offense has an edge over New York Giants defense.
Why New York Giants Could Win
New York Giants will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Dallas Cowboys generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
74,395
Closing Odds
Line: DAL -3 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Dallas Cowboys Leaders
Sam Howell
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Israel Abanikanda
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Camden Brown
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
New York Giants Leaders
Brandon Allen
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Damon Bankston
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Calvin Austin III
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Dallas Cowboys (46.3%)
New York Giants (53.7%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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