.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Workers WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL media reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL given that 1997 as well as Dallas given that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can easily follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New York Giants. You may observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting in Thursday evening's game, the The big apple Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed final place in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored two first-half touchdowns and confined the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was actually a defensive fight the remainder of the means, as neither team scored a goal in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own 2nd succeed of the period with a last credit rating of 20-15, but celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was brought off the industry late in the game along with a left side ankle/foot personal injury. He said thereafter that X-rays were bad as well as he will certainly get an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie receiver Malik Nabers also left the game in the 4th one-fourth after going through a concussion.Here are actually one of the most vital points to recognize coming from Thursday night for both teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not speak with the media prior to Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He said he would speak "article succeed." The Cowboys acquired the gain, yet it wasn't an imaginative appeal. However, after Dallas was shamed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was acquiring a succeed on a short week.Being 2-2 is a lot far better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys shed, it will have denoted the very first time they shed three September video games given that 2001, and they would certainly possess remained in final place in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, especially in the 1st half along with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 lawns) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection eventually quit the operate as well as tensed in the red zone, keeping the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has actually right now gained 13 straight against the Giants. His last reduction was available in 2016 as a rookie. He tied the second-longest win touch through a quarterback versus a solitary challenger since quarterback statistics were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo grass Expenses 13 direct times coming from 2003 to 2010, and Steve Young defeated the Rams 13 directly coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to acquire a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep has some side project problems, the best seems to follow away from him. In the course of in 2014's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep maintained to themself on the subsidiary and then adhered to with 6 games along with at least 11 catches and also seven games with greater than one hundred yards. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep had an altercation with Prescott and also carried out not contact the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was regretful as well as mentioned he would certainly be much better. In the initial fifty percent alone, he had six catches for 94 lawns (both time highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 gardens in his career, featuring a 60-yarder in the 3rd one-fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL document kept through Brett Maher, that made 4 along with the Cowboys over pair of various assignments. Aubrey made a 60-yarder last week versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this season. The remainder of the game is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 days to get ready for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time is going to assist given that there is still a whole lot that requires to become fixed, even with the win. Before 3 activities, opposing quarterbacks have missed on just 19 elapseds. Against the Saints and also Ravens, that was reasonable due to the fact that both staffs were actually thus prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had way too much opportunity to throw for a lot of the activity after earlier being actually tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend eight activities before Thursday. Oh, and they were penalized 9 attend the 1st fifty percent alone.-- Todd ArcherNext game: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants kept it close versus the Cowboys, however they still didn't happen away with a gain. After last period, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their 2 conferences with the Cowboys, this must be viewed as development, right?Sure, there are no moral triumphes in the NFL, but this was actually the third straight intervene the ideal direction for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, at the very least to some extent, has tightened between the division competitors. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has succeeded 14 of the past 15 matches, and Prescott has defeated them thirteen straight times. New york city still isn't very there as yet, however this showed it goes to least improving.QB break down: Jones was effective, completing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% fulfillment) for 281 backyards with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate few seconds. However the Giants were stayed out of completion region, and also Jones was short on the majority of his centered throws. It's particularly noteworthy considering this was actually a complication early in training camp. There was a bunch of helpful for Jones, however it was actually not quite adequate. Jones is actually accurately participating in much better since the opener. Having rookie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the video game in the 4th one-fourth with a concussion, Nabers always kept including in his reports. He ended up being the 1st player in NFL past history along with at the very least 25 receptions and three touchdowns in his first four occupation games when he found a 3-yard pass early in the 2nd quarter. He right now possesses 35 functions for 386 lawns and three touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling style: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been the nearest protector on 4 touchdown passes already this period, according to NFL Next Generation Stats. Banks was actually trumped once more on Thursday night, this time around by Sheep for a 55-yard score in the 2nd quarter. The Giants were wishing Financial institutions will step into the CB1 job this period. Rather, it has been actually a problem so far.Biggest opening in the game plan: The Giants weren't capable to acquire anything going in the managing activity versus the organization's worst operate protection. Dallas entered the contest allowing 185.7 backyards on the ground per video game. The Giants came into the video game presuming they will possess results however had merely 29 gardens entering the first half-- as well as they finished with 26 lawns on 24 carries.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).