It was shaping up to be a statement win—the one that finally flipped the script. Russell Wilson turned back the clock, Malik Nabers went berserk, and the New York Giants were literal seconds away from stealing a wild shootout in Arlington. But just when it looked like Big Blue was finally going to close the deal, the defense stepped in and said, "Not on my watch."
The G-Men took a 37–34 lead with 25 seconds left, while the Cowboys had no timeouts. The moment called for one final stop. Instead, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen gave Dak Prescott a 20-yard buffer, played prevent defense, and left the middle of the field wide open.