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📷 Through the Years: Cowboys-Giants rivalry

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Ali Jawad
December 31, 2025
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Haley (94) on the field at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys battle the New York Giants in Week 18 to close out the 2025 NFL season.

Dallas won the first meeting back in Week 2 in a 40-37 overtime thriller.

Sunday’s matchup will mark the 128th all-time meeting in this historic rivalry that began play in 1960.

Here are notable photos of the two rivals through the years.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry and New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Roy Williams #31 causes New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs #27 to fumble on the goal line in the 4th quarter at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2005 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the first quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys kicker Jose Cortez #2 kicks the winning field goal in overtime against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2005 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) in action against the New York Giants. The Cowboys beat the Giants 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys kicker Jose Cortez #2, tight end Jason Witten #82, holder Tony Romo #9 and Tackle Rob Petitti #79 celebrate the winning field goal in overtime against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2005 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs past New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) and scores a touchdown during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber #21 rushes against the Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams #31 at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2005 Tim Heitman
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Haley (94) on the field at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning #10 is hit as he throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2005 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys running back (24) Marion Barber rushes during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2006 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys guard Nate Newton (61) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver (81) Terrell Owens runs after catching a pass during the second quarter against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2006 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones (72) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback (9) Tony Romo calls an audible during the third quarter against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium.The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2006 Tim Heitman
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones (72) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback (9) Tony Romo calls a play against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (c) copyright 2007
Cowboys guard Nate Newton (61) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback (9) Tony Romo celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Giants at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX. The Cowboys beat the Giants 45-35. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (c) copyright 2007
Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) catches second quarter touchdown against New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) in the NFC Divisional playoff game at Texas Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) hands off to running back Marion Barber (24) in the second quarter against the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional playoff game at Texas Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman (41) breaks up a pass for New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) in the first quarter at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) returns a punt for a 88 yard for a touchdown against New York Giants punter Matt Dodge (6) in the second quarter at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants defensive back Dave Hathcock (46) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys running back Les Shy (25) and Mike Johnson (23) pursue at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna (3) passes against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. The Giants beat the Cowboys 41-35. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) carries the ball against New York Giants defensive back Phillippi Sparks (22) at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones meets with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10)prior to the game at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Rowe-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Crawford Ker (68) and Bob White (65) block for quarterback Kevin Sweeney (19) as he steps back in the pocket against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium during the 1988 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photots-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws a pass during the first quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys tight end John Phillips (86) runs for a ouchdown during the first quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates after he sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) runs with the ball against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys playing against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) blocks against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants left guard Billy Ard (67) in action against Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Danny Noonan (73) at Giants Stadium during the 1988 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photots-USA TODAY Sports
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) ponts out the defensive formation against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the first quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after the game at AT&T Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 36-31. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and the offense prepares to face the New York Giants during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) in action against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) talks with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) after the game between the Cowboys and the Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) returns an interception for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker (34) carries the ball against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium during the 1988 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates after a Cowboys during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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