Summary
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 40-37 in overtime, with kicker Brandon Aubrey playing a key role by making two crucial field goals. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted at the possibility of a contract extension for Aubrey, who has become one of the top kickers in the NFL despite not playing college football.
Key Facts
- The Cowboys won 40-37 against the Giants in an overtime game.
- Brandon Aubrey made a 64-yard field goal at the end of regulation and a 46-yard field goal in overtime.
- Aubrey is the first NFL kicker to tie and win a game with no time left in both regulation and overtime.
- Jerry Jones suggested a contract extension for Aubrey could be on the way.
- Aubrey is in his final contract year, making $1.03 million.
- Aubrey did not play college football; he played soccer at Notre Dame and was later drafted by Toronto FC.
- He began his football kicking career after being encouraged by his wife and trained with a former college coach.
- He joined the Cowboys after playing for the Birmingham Stallions, where he excelled as a kicker.