.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Archer is an NFL media reporter at ESPN and deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL considering that 1997 as well as Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the Nyc Giants. You can easily observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday night's video game, the Nyc Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed last spot in the NFC East at 1-2, a game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up pair of first-half touchdowns and limited the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was a defensive battle the remainder of the means, as neither group racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas got its own 2nd gain of the period with a last score of 20-15, but celebrity edge rusher Micah Parsons was ferried off the field late in the video game along with a left ankle/foot trauma. He pointed out later that X-rays were actually adverse and he will acquire an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie recipient Malik Nabers additionally exited the activity in the 4th quarter after experiencing a concussion.Here are the absolute most vital points to know coming from Thursday evening for each crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not contact the media prior to Thursday's activity against the Giants. He claimed he would certainly talk "article win." The Cowboys acquired the gain, but it wasn't an artistic charm. However, after Dallas was embarrassed in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was receiving a gain on a brief week.Being 2-2 is a great deal better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys lost, it would certainly possess noted the very first time they shed 3 September games due to the fact that 2001, as well as they would possess resided in last place in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, specifically in the very first half with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Lamb (55 yards) and also Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection lastly ceased the run as well as stabilized in the hole zone, storing the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has actually right now gained thirteen right against the Giants. His final reduction was available in 2016 as a novice. He connected the second-longest win streak through a quarterback against a singular challenger considering that quarterback stats were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo Bills 13 direct times from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Youthful beat the Rams thirteen directly coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will definitely obtain a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Lamb possesses some sideline concerns, the very best seems to be to follow out of him. Throughout in 2013's loss at San Francisco, Sheep kept to himself on the sideline and after that observed along with six video games with at the very least 11 catches and seven activities along with more than 100 lawns. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb possessed a spat with Prescott and did certainly not speak to the media after the game. On Tuesday, Sheep was apologetic and also claimed he will be much better. In the very first one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 yards (both season highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses three basket of 60 lawns in his profession, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL record kept by Brett Maher, that produced 4 with the Cowboys over pair of different assignments. Aubrey created a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this season. The rest of the game is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 times to prepare for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment will definitely aid considering that there is actually still a lot that needs to be fixed, despite the gain. Previously 3 activities, opposing quarterbacks have overlooked on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was actually easy to understand because both groups were so prevalent on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed a lot of opportunity to toss for much of the video game after recently being tortured due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend 8 video games before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were actually penalized nine attend the 1st one-half 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, but they still failed to come away with a win. After last time, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their two conferences with the Cowboys, this has to be actually deemed progression, right?Sure, there are actually no moral triumphes in the NFL, however this was the third organized come in the ideal path for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, at the very least relatively, has actually tightened in between the department competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has succeeded 14 of the past 15 matchups, and also Prescott has beaten them thirteen direct times. The big apple still isn't rather there as yet, however this verified it's at the very least improving.QB break down: Jones was dependable, accomplishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% finalization) for 281 yards along with an interception on a Hail Mary in the last few seconds. However the Giants were kept out of completion region, and Jones needed on a lot of his deep throws. It is actually especially remarkable considering this was actually a trouble early in training camp. There was actually a great deal of helpful for Jones, yet it was actually almost adequate. Jones is actually precisely playing far better due to the fact that the opener. Having novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the video game in the fourth quarter with a trauma, Nabers kept including in his files. He became the very first gamer in NFL past history along with at least 25 receptions and three touchdowns in his first 4 profession video games when he caught a 3-yard successfully pass early in the second quarter. He right now has 35 celebrations for 386 backyards as well as three goals in 4 games.Troubling style: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the local protector on 4 goal passes currently this season, depending on to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Financial institutions was actually trumped once more on Thursday night, this time through Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were wishing Banks would certainly step into the CB1 duty this time. Rather, it has actually been a struggle so far.Biggest hole in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't able to obtain just about anything entering the managing video game against the game's worst run defense. Dallas entered into the contest enabling 185.7 gardens on the ground every activity. The Giants came into the activity believing they will have effectiveness but possessed simply 29 backyards rushing in the first half-- and they completed with 26 lawns on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).