The Dallas Cowboys have struggled on the defensive side of the ball for much of the 2025 season. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has shouldered much of the blame.

The Cowboys signed rookie linebacker Justin Barron to the active roster from their practice squad. To close out its roster moves, Dallas elevated offensive lineman Nick Leverett from the practice squad. Dallas’ final game of the season will kick off at noon Sunday.

Prior to the start of the 2025 season, the Cowboys traded superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers while in the midst of a contract stalemate. There were already concerns about Dallas’ defense after ranking 28th in total defense and 31st in scoring defense last season, and the issues were amplified without Parsons.

I love watching Dallas Cowboys football, and when I see the ball snap I see it like any other fan. I watched 94 plays get a score and wondered how often they finish a play with points.

It's the Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. Here's how to watch game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

The Cowboys are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Cowboys vs. Giants odds, and the total comes in at 49.5. The Cowboys are -163 money line favorites (risk $163 to win $100), while the Giants are +137 underdogs.

Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart pulled off his most impressive play of the season Sunday with a flip pass for a touchdown vs Cowboys.

Of course, the New York Giants found a way to complicate their upcoming offseason once again.The Giants capped off their 2025 season with a dominant 34-17 home win over the Dallas Cowboys, leaving fans conflicted.