.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Archer is an NFL press reporter at ESPN and also deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has dealt with the NFL considering that 1997 as well as Dallas because 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You may follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday evening's game, the The big apple Giants and Dallas Cowboys discussed last place in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half touchdowns and also restricted the Giants to three field goals to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was actually a protective fight the remainder of the means, as neither team racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas picked up its second succeed of the time along with a last score of 20-15, yet superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was hauled off the industry late in the game with a nigh side ankle/foot trauma. He mentioned subsequently that X-rays were actually unfavorable and he will obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie receiver Malik Nabers also went out the activity in the fourth one-fourth after suffering a concussion.Here are the absolute most vital traits to recognize from Thursday night for both crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not speak to the media prior to Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He mentioned he would certainly talk "article win." The Cowboys obtained the succeed, yet it had not been a creative charm. Nevertheless, after Dallas was actually humiliated in next home reductions to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was obtaining a gain on a brief week.Being 2-2 is a great deal far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys lost, it will possess noted the very first time they dropped 3 September games due to the fact that 2001, and they will possess resided in last place in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, especially in the first one-half with goal exchanges CeeDee Lamb (55 lawns) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The self defense finally stopped the operate as well as tensed in the hole region, storing the Giants to 5 industry goals.Prescott has actually now won 13 directly against the Giants. His final reduction came in 2016 as a novice. He linked the second-longest win touch through a quarterback versus a solitary challenger because quarterback stats were 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Expenses thirteen straight opportunities from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Youthful beat the Rams thirteen directly from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising style: When Sheep possesses some subsidiary problems, the best seems ahead out of him. During in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep kept to himself on the subsidiary and after that observed along with six activities with a minimum of 11 catches and seven video games with much more than one hundred backyards. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep had a spat with Prescott and also performed not talk with the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Sheep was actually regretful and also said he will be much better. In the first one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 yards (both season highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually played 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses 3 basket of 60 backyards in his occupation, including a 60-yarder in the third one-fourth against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL record kept through Brett Maher, who produced 4 along with the Cowboys over 2 different stints. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 lawns this season. The remainder of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 days to prepare for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will definitely help because there is still a lot that needs to have to be repaired, despite having the gain. Previously 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have actually skipped on merely 19 elapseds. Against the Saints and also Ravens, that was actually easy to understand because both groups were actually so prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed way too much time to toss for much of the video game after earlier being tormented due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend eight activities prior to Thursday. Oh, and also they were imposed penalty on nine times in the very first 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, yet they still really did not happen away along with a gain. After last period, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments with the Cowboys, this must be actually viewed as development, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical victories in the NFL, however this was actually the 3rd straight intervene the ideal direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at the very least to some degree, has narrowed in between the division opponents. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of the past 15 matches, as well as Prescott has beaten all of them thirteen direct times. New york city still isn't very certainly there yet, but this verified it goes to the very least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was dependable, completing 29 of 40 passes (73% conclusion) for 281 lawns with an interception on a Hail storm Mary in the last seconds. But the Giants were actually stayed out of completion area, and also Jones was short on the majority of his centered throws. It's particularly significant considering this was actually a trouble early in training camp. There was actually a lot of helpful for Jones, but it was not quite enough. Jones is accurately playing better due to the fact that the opener. Possessing newbie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving the video game in the fourth one-fourth along with a concussion, Nabers maintained including in his documents. He became the 1st gamer in NFL past with a minimum of 25 receptions as well as three goals in his very first 4 job games when he saw a 3-yard elapsed early in the 2nd fourth. He now has 35 celebrations for 386 gardens and three touchdowns in four games.Troubling fad: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the closest defender on four touchdown passes actually this season, depending on to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Banks was beat once again on Thursday night, this time by Lamb for a 55-yard score in the 2nd one-fourth. The Giants were really hoping Banks would step into the CB1 role this period. As an alternative, it has actually been a battle therefore far.Biggest gap in the strategy: The Giants weren't able to receive anything going in the running activity versus the league's worst run protection. Dallas entered into the contest allowing 185.7 gardens on the ground every activity. The Giants came into the game thinking they would certainly possess effectiveness however possessed simply 29 lawns rushing in the initial fifty percent-- and they do with 26 lawns on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).