.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Workers WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL media reporter at ESPN as well as deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has covered the NFL due to the fact that 1997 as well as Dallas given that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Team WriterJordan Raanan is actually a press reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the The big apple Giants. You can easily observe him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday night's video game, the New York Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed last location in the NFC East at 1-2, a game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half touchdowns as well as limited the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the fifty percent. It was a protective battle the rest of the way, as neither crew racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its own 2nd gain of the period along with a final score of 20-15, however star side rusher Micah Parsons was actually hauled off the field behind time in the video game with a remaining ankle/foot personal injury. He pointed out afterward that X-rays were adverse and also he will definitely receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie recipient Malik Nabers likewise went out the video game in the 4th one-fourth after going through a concussion.Here are the best essential factors to recognize from Thursday night for both teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did certainly not talk to the media prior to Thursday's video game against the Giants. He stated he would speak "blog post win." The Cowboys acquired the win, but it wasn't a creative appeal. Having said that, after Dallas was shamed in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was acquiring a gain on a short week.Being 2-2 is so much far better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys shed, it will have denoted the very first time they shed three September video games due to the fact that 2001, and they would possess resided in last spot in the NFC East.Prescott was alert, specifically in the first half along with goal exchanges CeeDee Lamb (55 yards) and Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The protection lastly ceased the operate and also stabilized at a loss area, storing the Giants to 5 area goals.Prescott has right now won 13 directly versus the Giants. His last loss can be found in 2016 as a novice. He connected the second-longest win streak by a quarterback versus a single enemy considering that quarterback statistics were actually very first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo Bills thirteen direct times from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Young beat the Rams thirteen straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will receive a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Lamb possesses some side project problems, the best seems to be to follow away from him. Throughout in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb maintained to themself on the side project and then observed with six activities with a minimum of 11 catches and 7 video games with more than 100 gardens. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep possessed a spat with Prescott and also performed not speak with the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic and also stated he will be actually a lot better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed 6 catches for 94 yards (both season highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses 3 basket of 60 lawns in his job, featuring a 60-yarder in the 3rd fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL report secured by Brett Maher, that produced four along with the Cowboys over 2 different assignments. Aubrey made a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 gardens this time. The remainder of the organization is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys will have 10 days to prepare for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment will aid considering that there is actually still a lot that needs to become corrected, despite the succeed. Before three activities, opposing quarterbacks have skipped on just 19 passes. Against the Saints as well as Ravens, that was actually easy to understand considering that each groups were thus leading on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a lot of opportunity to toss for a lot of the activity after recently being tormented due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend eight games just before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were penalized nine times in the initial 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 against the Cowboys, however they still failed to happen away along with a gain. After last time, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two appointments along with the Cowboys, this needs to be considered as progress, right?Sure, there are no moral triumphes in the NFL, but this was actually the 3rd straight action in the appropriate direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, a minimum of relatively, has actually tightened between the division rivals. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has gained 14 of the past 15 matches, and also Prescott has actually beaten all of them thirteen direct opportunities. The big apple still isn't pretty there certainly as yet, however this showed it goes to the very least improving.QB break down: Jones was effective, accomplishing 29 of 40 passes (73% finalization) for 281 yards along with an interception on a Hail storm Mary in the last few seconds. But the Giants were shut out of completion zone, and also Jones was short on most of his centered tosses. It's especially noteworthy considering this was actually an issue early in training camp. There was actually a bunch of suitable for Jones, yet it was not quite enough. Jones is accurately participating in better due to the fact that the opener. Possessing novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving the activity in the 4th one-fourth with a blast, Nabers maintained including in his reports. He came to be the 1st gamer in NFL past history along with a minimum of 25 events and three goals in his very first 4 occupation activities when he caught a 3-yard elapsed early in the second quarter. He now has 35 receptions for 386 gardens and also 3 touchdowns in four games.Troubling trend: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the local guardian on 4 goal passes already this period, depending on to NFL Next Generation Statistics. Banks was actually beat again on Thursday evening, this time around through Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were actually hoping Banks would certainly step into the CB1 part this period. As an alternative, it has actually been a struggle so far.Biggest gap in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to get everything using the operating video game versus the game's worst operate defense. Dallas came into the competition permitting 185.7 backyards on the ground every video game. The Giants entered into the game assuming they will possess excellence however had only 29 lawns rushing in the initial one-half-- as well as they do with 26 yards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).