As the biggest Circa Survivor NFL contest in history gets underway in Las Vegas, Week 2 nearly delivered a massive shock — with more than 3,500 Dallas Cowboys backers barely surviving a last-second overtime escape against the New York Giants.
Dallas Cowboys’ Last-Second Overtime Escape
The Dallas Cowboys’ last-second overtime escape for a win over the New York Giants has been a hot topic, but there’s more to the former’s win over the latter than meets the eye. According to VegasInsider, 3,506 of 18,415 active entries backed Dallas, needing a 64-yard game-tying field goal and a 46-yarder in overtime to survive. Ultimately, Dallas edged New York, 40-37 in overtime thanks to a field goal from Kicker Brandon Aubrey.
VegasInsider’s contest opened with 18,718 entries ($1,000 each), creating a $18.718 million pot — the largest Survivor pool in history. Additionally, the Arizona Cardinals (5,169 entries) and Baltimore Ravens (4,420 entries) both won, while losses by the Pittsburgh Steelers (491 eliminated) and Minnesota Vikings (355 eliminated) trimmed the field further. VegasInsider’s new Circa Grandissimo ($100,000 entry fee) also advanced nearly all participants, with only one participant eliminated.
Cowboys’ Outlook
The Dallas Cowboys’ outlook for the 2025 NFL season appears to be optimistic. Although it’s unclear how far the team would go this season, it’s an exciting time for the fans. Dallas entered 2025 with an exciting offensive core and an improved defense. The Cowboys can push toward a winning record as long as Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receivers stay healthy.
Final Thoughts
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t seen as a playoff contender in the NFL world. However, Dallas is still one of the most popular — and valuable — professional sports teams in the world at a record $13 billion in 2025, per Forbes.
