.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL since 1997 and Dallas because 2003. He signed up with ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the The big apple Giants. You may observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday evening's game, the New york city Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed final location in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up pair of first-half touchdowns and also limited the Giants to three field goals to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was actually a defensive battle the rest of the means, as neither staff scored a goal in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own 2nd gain of the time along with a last rating of 20-15, however superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was actually hauled off the field behind time in the activity along with a remaining ankle/foot accident. He mentioned thereafter that X-rays were unfavorable as well as he will certainly receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie receiver Malik Nabers likewise went out the game in the fourth one-fourth after enduring a concussion.Here are actually the best necessary factors to understand from Thursday night for both teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not talk to the media before Thursday's video game against the Giants. He claimed he would certainly communicate "blog post win." The Cowboys acquired the win, however it had not been an artistic elegance. Having said that, after Dallas was actually shamed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was obtaining a succeed on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually a lot far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys lost, it will possess denoted the very first time they lost three September games considering that 2001, and also they would have been in final place in the NFC East.Prescott was alert, especially in the very first half along with touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb (55 lawns) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The self defense eventually quit the operate and also stabilized at a loss zone, holding the Giants to 5 industry goals.Prescott has now won 13 right versus the Giants. His final reduction can be found in 2016 as a novice. He tied the second-longest gain touch by a quarterback versus a solitary opponent considering that quarterback stats were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo Bills thirteen direct opportunities from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Young beat the Rams thirteen straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to receive an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Lamb has some sideline issues, the most effective seems to be ahead out of him. In the course of last year's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb kept to themself on the subsidiary and then followed along with 6 activities with at the very least 11 catches and seven video games with more than 100 yards. In last week's loss to New Orleans, Sheep had a squabble with Prescott and also performed certainly not talk to the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually regretful as well as stated he would be actually better. In the 1st fifty percent alone, he had 6 catches for 94 gardens (both period highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 yards in his occupation, featuring a 60-yarder in the 3rd fourth against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL document kept by Brett Maher, who made four with the Cowboys over 2 various jobs. Aubrey created a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 yards this time. The remainder of the organization is actually 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will definitely have 10 times to prepare yourself for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment is going to assist since there is still a whole lot that requires to be corrected, despite having the gain. In the past three games, resisting quarterbacks have missed on just 19 elapseds. Against the Saints and also Ravens, that was easy to understand due to the fact that each groups were actually so prevalent on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had too much opportunity to throw for a lot of the video game after formerly being actually tormented due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend 8 activities prior to Thursday. Oh, and they were imposed penalty on 9 times in the 1st 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 versus the Cowboys, but they still failed to happen away with a succeed. After final season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their two meetings with the Cowboys, this has to be actually deemed progress, right?Sure, there are actually no moral triumphes in the NFL, yet this was the 3rd straight intervene the best instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The void, at least to some extent, has limited between the department opponents. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has gained 14 of the past 15 matchups, and also Prescott has beaten all of them 13 straight opportunities. New york city still isn't quite there yet, however this showed it goes to least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually efficient, completing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% fulfillment) for 281 lawns along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the last seconds. Yet the Giants were stayed out of completion zone, and also Jones needed on most of his centered tosses. It's especially distinctive considering this was actually a trouble early in training school. There was actually a ton of suitable for Jones, however it was not quite enough. Jones is plainly playing far better considering that the opener. Having rookie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving the game in the 4th one-fourth along with a concussion, Nabers always kept including in his documents. He ended up being the first player in NFL past with at the very least 25 celebrations as well as 3 touchdowns in his initial 4 profession activities when he caught a 3-yard pass early in the 2nd one-fourth. He right now possesses 35 functions for 386 backyards as well as three goals in 4 games.Troubling pattern: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the nearby protector on four goal passes currently this time, depending on to NFL Next Generation Stats. Financial institutions was beat once more on Thursday night, this moment by Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the second quarter. The Giants were actually hoping Financial institutions would certainly enter the CB1 duty this period. As an alternative, it has been a struggle therefore far.Biggest gap in the strategy: The Giants weren't able to receive everything entering the running game against the game's worst run defense. Dallas entered the competition permitting 185.7 gardens on the ground per game. The Giants came into the game believing they will possess success yet had just 29 backyards rushing in the 1st fifty percent-- as well as they finished with 26 lawns on 24 carries.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).