.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is an NFL media reporter at ESPN and also covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually covered the NFL due to the fact that 1997 as well as Dallas since 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Personnel WriterJordan Raanan is actually a press reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan deals with the Nyc Giants. You can observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering into Thursday evening's game, the New york city Giants and also Dallas Cowboys shared final place in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half touchdowns and also restricted the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was actually a defensive war the rest of the technique, as neither staff racked up a touchdown in the 2nd half.Dallas got its 2nd win of the period along with a last credit rating of 20-15, however celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was actually brought off the area late in the video game along with a left side ankle/foot injury. He claimed subsequently that X-rays were actually adverse as well as he will definitely get an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie receiver Malik Nabers also exited the activity in the fourth quarter after going through a concussion.Here are actually the most vital points to recognize from Thursday evening for each crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not speak with the media before Thursday's activity versus the Giants. He stated he would certainly speak "article succeed." The Cowboys obtained the succeed, yet it wasn't a creative charm. Nonetheless, after Dallas was embarrassed in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was acquiring a win on a brief week.Being 2-2 is a lot far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it will possess noted the very first time they shed 3 September video games considering that 2001, as well as they would certainly have been in last area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, particularly in the first half along with goal passes to CeeDee Lamb (55 lawns) and also Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The defense finally quit the operate and tensed in the red region, keeping the Giants to 5 area goals.Prescott has actually currently gained 13 straight against the Giants. His last reduction came in 2016 as a rookie. He connected the second-longest gain streak through a quarterback against a single enemy considering that quarterback stats were 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo Bills 13 direct times from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful trumped the Rams thirteen right from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will definitely obtain a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Lamb possesses some side project problems, the most effective appears to find away from him. During in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep kept to himself on the sideline and then adhered to along with 6 games along with a minimum of 11 catches as well as 7 video games along with much more than one hundred backyards. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb possessed a spat with Prescott and also did not contact the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Sheep was actually apologetic as well as mentioned he would certainly be much better. In the first fifty percent alone, he had 6 catches for 94 yards (both period highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has three field goals of 60 lawns in his career, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd quarter versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL file held through Brett Maher, who created four with the Cowboys over 2 various assignments. Aubrey created a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 gardens this season. The remainder of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will definitely possess 10 days to get ready for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will definitely assist due to the fact that there is still a great deal that requires to become remedied, despite having the succeed. Over the last 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have skipped on just 19 elapseds. Versus the Saints and also Ravens, that was actually logical due to the fact that each crews were actually so dominant on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed a lot of opportunity to throw for much of the activity after previously being actually tortured due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend eight activities just before Thursday. Oh, and they were actually penalized 9 times in the first one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext game: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants maintained it close versus the Cowboys, however they still really did not happen away along with a win. After final season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments along with the Cowboys, this must be actually considered as development, right?Sure, there are actually no moral success in the NFL, yet this was the 3rd straight intervene the ideal instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, at least relatively, has limited between the department rivals. Dallas still has the Giants. It has won 14 of recent 15 matchups, and also Prescott has actually beaten them thirteen direct opportunities. The big apple still isn't quite there yet, however this confirmed it's at least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually reliable, accomplishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% completion) for 281 yards along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate few seconds. Yet the Giants were kept out of completion region, and Jones was short on most of his centered throws. It's specifically significant considering this was a problem early in training school. There was actually a ton of good for Jones, yet it was not quite adequate. Jones is plainly playing better considering that the opener. Possessing novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) definitely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the video game in the fourth one-fourth along with a blast, Nabers maintained contributing to his records. He came to be the first gamer in NFL past history with a minimum of 25 events and three goals in his 1st four occupation activities when he found a 3-yard pass early in the second one-fourth. He currently has 35 events for 386 backyards as well as three goals in 4 games.Troubling pattern: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the local guardian on 4 goal passes presently this time, according to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Banking companies was actually beat once again on Thursday night, this time by Sheep for a 55-yard rating in the second fourth. The Giants were wishing Banking companies will step into the CB1 task this period. Rather, it has actually been a problem therefore far.Biggest hole in the strategy: The Giants weren't capable to receive anything using the managing activity versus the game's worst operate protection. Dallas entered the contest allowing 185.7 backyards on the ground every activity. The Giants entered into the video game assuming they will have results yet possessed just 29 backyards entering the first half-- and they completed with 26 gardens on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).