The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 36-31 behind a 6-1 turnover advantage.

The Cowboys had a +4.2 edge in the Trench Counter despite averaging just 4.5 yards per play compared to 8.1 for the Giants because of that +5 turnover differential. Dallas had a +18 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions.

Tony Romo went 36-for-49 for 263 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, while DeMarco Murray carried 20 times for 86 yards (4.3 average). 

The Cowboys' defense scored twice, one by Barry Church on a David Wilson fumble and again laste by Brandon Carry on a Eli Manning interception.

Manning went 27-for-42 for 450 yards and four touchdowns, but his night was blighted by three interceptions. 

Wilson was ineffective by gaining just 19 yards on seven carries and was benched after his second fumble.

Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and Ruben Randle hach had over 100 yards receiving, while Cruz scored three touchdowns.