.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN and also covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually covered the NFL considering that 1997 and Dallas given that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is actually a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New york city Giants. You can easily follow him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering into Thursday evening's activity, the Nyc Giants and also Dallas Cowboys shared final area in the NFC East at 1-2, a game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half touchdowns as well as limited the Giants to 3 field goals to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a protective battle the remainder of the means, as neither crew racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas got its own 2nd win of the time with an ultimate credit rating of 20-15, yet celebrity side rusher Micah Parsons was hauled off the field behind time in the video game with a left side ankle/foot trauma. He claimed later that X-rays were bad and also he will acquire an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie recipient Malik Nabers likewise went out the game in the 4th quarter after suffering a concussion.Here are actually the absolute most vital points to understand from Thursday night for each teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not talk with the media prior to Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He said he would communicate "message gain." The Cowboys got the win, however it wasn't an artistic beauty. Nevertheless, after Dallas was actually embarrassed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only trait that mattered was actually getting a win on a brief week.Being 2-2 is actually a great deal better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys lost, it will have denoted the first time they lost three September video games because 2001, and they would have remained in final place in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, specifically in the very first fifty percent with touchdown passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 yards). The defense ultimately stopped the run and also stabilized at a loss area, holding the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has actually currently gained 13 directly against the Giants. His final loss came in 2016 as a newbie. He linked the second-longest win streak through a quarterback against a solitary challenger considering that quarterback stats were 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo grass Costs thirteen direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Youthful trumped the Rams thirteen straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will definitely obtain a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising fad: When Sheep possesses some subsidiary problems, the best seems to find out of him. During the course of in 2015's loss at San Francisco, Lamb maintained to themself on the side project and afterwards observed with six activities with a minimum of 11 catches as well as 7 games with greater than one hundred backyards. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep possessed a squabble with Prescott and did certainly not contact the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Lamb was regretful and stated he would be actually a lot better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 backyards (both season highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 ready the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 lawns in his career, consisting of a 60-yarder in the third fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL record held through Brett Maher, that made 4 with the Cowboys over 2 different stints. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this season. The rest of the organization is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys are going to have 10 times to prepare yourself for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time is going to assist considering that there is actually still a great deal that needs to be corrected, despite the succeed. Before three activities, opposing quarterbacks have actually skipped on just 19 passes. Versus the Saints and Ravens, that was understandable considering that each teams were actually thus dominant on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed a lot of opportunity to throw for much of the game after formerly being tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in eight video games before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were actually imposed penalty on nine attend the very first one-half 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 really did not happen away along with a gain. After final season, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their pair of meetings with the Cowboys, this must be actually viewed as improvement, right?Sure, there are no moral triumphes in the NFL, yet this was actually the 3rd straight intervene the correct path for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The void, at least to some degree, has limited between the branch opponents. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of the past 15 matches, as well as Prescott has defeated them thirteen direct opportunities. The big apple still isn't quite there yet, yet this confirmed it's at the very least improving.QB break down: Jones was actually reliable, completing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% finalization) for 281 lawns along with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate seconds. Yet the Giants were actually stayed out of the end region, as well as Jones needed on most of his deep throws. It is actually particularly significant considering this was a concern early in training school. There was a ton of suitable for Jones, but it was actually almost adequate. Jones is plainly participating in far better because the opener. Possessing novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) surely helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving the activity in the fourth one-fourth with a trauma, Nabers always kept contributing to his reports. He became the first player in NFL past history along with at least 25 events and also three goals in his very first four job video games when he found a 3-yard successfully pass early in the 2nd quarter. He now has 35 functions for 386 lawns as well as three touchdowns in four games.Troubling trend: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the nearest guardian on 4 goal passes actually this time, according to NFL Next Generation Statistics. Financial institutions was defeated once more on Thursday evening, this time through Lamb for a 55-yard score in the second fourth. The Giants were hoping Financial institutions would step into the CB1 part this period. Instead, it has been a struggle therefore far.Biggest gap in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to get everything using the operating video game against the game's worst run protection. Dallas entered the competition allowing 185.7 yards on the ground every game. The Giants entered into the activity assuming they would certainly have effectiveness but possessed just 29 backyards rushing in the initial one-half-- and they do with 26 gardens on 24 brings.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).