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3 reasons the Dallas Cowboys defense won the game vs the Giants

By Joey Pollizze

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) reacts after his interception in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 21-6, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Dal
Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) reacts after his interception in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 21-6, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Dal /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 19: Malik Hooker #28 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with Darian Thompson #23 after making an interception during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

2. Winning the Turnover Battle

From 2010-2013, teams that forced four or more turnovers in a game won 87 percent of the time. On Sunday, the Cowboys forced four turnovers (three interceptions and one fumble), meaning that their chances of winning were high.

For the fourth time this season, the Cowboys forced another four-turnover game.  This was also their third straight game with four turnovers. During this span, they have eight interceptions and four fumbles. These turnovers have helped the Cowboys’ offense in a big way, especially in this game. As mentioned earlier, an early interception set up a rushing touchdown by Elliott just 13 yards out.

Setting up moments like this helped Dallas come out on top. Additionally, winning the turnover battle goes a long way in the result of a game. When forcing two or more turnovers in a matchup, the Cowboys are 9-2 this season. The Week 15 matchup was a clear case of that. Ten of Dallas’ first 15 points came from a turnover.

Although Dallas couldn’t capitalize on all of their defenses’ turnovers, the defense continued to set the stage by winning the turnover battle.

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