.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Archer is an NFL media reporter at ESPN and deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas considering that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You may 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 city Giants. You may follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday evening's game, the Nyc Giants and also Dallas Cowboys shared last location in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored two first-half touchdowns and restricted the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a protective battle the rest of the means, as neither crew scored a touchdown in the second half.Dallas grabbed its second gain of the time with a final rating of 20-15, yet superstar side rush Micah Parsons was actually ferried off the industry behind time in the video game along with a nigh side ankle/foot personal injury. He pointed out afterward that X-rays were negative and he will definitely obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie recipient Malik Nabers likewise left the video game in the 4th one-fourth after enduring a concussion.Here are actually one of the most crucial traits to know coming from Thursday night for both crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not speak with the media just before Thursday's activity against the Giants. He mentioned he will speak "post win." The Cowboys obtained the win, yet it wasn't an artistic elegance. Nonetheless, after Dallas was embarrassed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was actually receiving a win on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually a lot far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it will possess denoted the very first time they shed three September games considering that 2001, as well as they will have remained in final location in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, particularly in the first fifty percent along with goal exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and also Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection ultimately quit the operate as well as stabilized in the hole area, holding the Giants to 5 industry goals.Prescott has actually now won thirteen straight versus the Giants. His last reduction can be found in 2016 as a newbie. He tied the second-longest win touch through a quarterback versus a singular opponent because quarterback statistics were 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Bills 13 direct times from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Young trumped the Rams 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will certainly acquire a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising fad: When Lamb possesses some subsidiary concerns, the most ideal appears to come away from him. In the course of in 2013's loss at San Francisco, Sheep maintained to himself on the sideline and then observed along with six video games with a minimum of 11 catches as well as 7 games with greater than 100 gardens. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep possessed a spat along with Prescott and also carried out certainly not talk with the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Lamb was regretful and stated he will be actually much better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 yards (both season highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 basket of 60 backyards in his occupation, consisting of a 60-yarder in the third quarter versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL record held by Brett Maher, who helped make four with the Cowboys over 2 different assignments. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder last week versus 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 certainly have 10 times to prepare yourself for the currently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The time is going to assist because there is actually still a great deal that needs to be remedied, even with the win. Previously 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have actually missed on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was actually reasonable due to the fact that both groups were so leading on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed way too much opportunity to throw for much of the game after formerly being actually agonized by the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend eight video games before Thursday. Oh, and they were imposed penalty on nine times in the initial fifty percent alone.-- Todd ArcherNext video game: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants maintained it close against the Cowboys, but they still didn't happen away with a win. After last time, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two appointments with the Cowboys, this needs to be considered as improvement, right?Sure, there are no moral triumphes in the NFL, yet this was the 3rd straight intervene the appropriate direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, at the very least relatively, has narrowed in between the department competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has won 14 of recent 15 matches, and also Prescott has defeated all of them 13 direct times. Nyc still isn't fairly there as yet, but this verified it's at least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually effective, accomplishing 29 of 40 passes (73% fulfillment) for 281 backyards along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate secs. But the Giants were actually stayed out of the end zone, and also Jones needed on many of his centered tosses. It is actually especially notable considering this was actually a trouble early in training school. There was a great deal of helpful for Jones, yet it was not quite enough. Jones is actually plainly participating in better considering that the opener. Having rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) absolutely helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving the game in the 4th quarter along with a blast, Nabers always kept contributing to his reports. He became the initial player in NFL past along with a minimum of 25 celebrations and three goals in his 1st four job games when he got a 3-yard pass early in the 2nd quarter. He now has 35 functions for 386 yards as well as three goals in 4 games.Troubling style: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the closest guardian on four touchdown passes actually this time, depending on to NFL Next Generation Stats. Banking companies was trumped once more on Thursday evening, this time around through Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the 2nd fourth. The Giants were actually really hoping Banks will enter the CB1 task this time. As an alternative, it has been actually a struggle thus far.Biggest gap in the strategy: The Giants weren't able to receive everything going in the running video game against the league's worst operate defense. Dallas entered the contest making it possible for 185.7 backyards on the ground every video game. The Giants came into the activity assuming they will have effectiveness but had only 29 backyards entering the initial half-- and they do with 26 lawns on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).