Giants-Cowboys weather: Ice, wind and injuries loom over showdown at MetLife Stadium

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Frigid conditions and thinning depth charts will shape the backdrop for the New York Giants’ season finale against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium, where weather and availability could be as influential as scheme and execution.

East Rutherford is set to endure a bitter winter Sunday, with wind chills plunging into the teens and making conditions feel far colder than the raw temperature suggests. While overnight lows hover in the high 20s, early-morning flurries are possible before skies gradually brighten.

By kickoff window, temperatures are expected to sit in the low-to-mid 30s, but steady west-northwest winds of 13 to 16 mph — with gusts up to 23 mph — will keep the “RealFeel” locked in the low 20s, according to Accuweather.

Clearer skies by evening should not bring much relief, as the cold and wind are likely to harden the playing surface and challenge ball handling, footing, and endurance for four quarters.

Those conditions loom over a matchup already affected by injuries on both sides. The Giants will be without six players, including key contributors in the secondary and along the offensive line.

Cornerback Cordale Flott, safety Jevon Holland, offensive lineman Evan Neal, and wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson are all ruled out, further stressing a roster that has dealt with attrition throughout the season.

Tight end Theo Johnson and defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches are also sidelined, while wide receiver Jalin Hyatt remains questionable after a limited week due to illness. Other Giants listed on the injury report — including Dexter Lawrence — are expected to play.

Dallas arrives similarly depleted, ruling out five players, including linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and multiple running backs. Several others are questionable, leaving the Cowboys with roster uncertainty of their own.

In a game where margins could be slim, the combination of biting cold, swirling winds, and reduced personnel may push both teams toward conservative game plans and place a premium on toughness, depth, and mistake-free football.