Here are five things from Cowboys-Giants: In a game that meant nothing in the NFC East standings, the Giants got four field goals from Ben Sauls to knock off the Cowboys and end a nine-game losing streak to their rivals.

The Detroit Lions returned to Ford Field just one week after their divisional loss on Thanksgiving Day, this time prepared to play the hot-handed Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys and Commanders met in an NFC East matchup on Christmas Day. Here's what went down as USA TODAY Sports provided live updates and highlights

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.

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.

The Dallas Cowboys know most of their 2026 opponents, though there are still two unknowns. Good news: They have five Pro Bowlers.

The Cowboys surrendered 34 points in their season finale against the rival Giants, giving New York its fourth win of the season. As such, the team has surrendered a total of 511 points this season. That is the worst mark in franchise history,

Prescott passed for only 70 yards, and the Cowboys trail the Giants 16-10 at halftime. The Cowboys quarterback entered the day leading the league with 4,482 yards, but Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff and Drake Maye were within striking distance.