.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually covered the NFL because 1997 and Dallas given that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is actually a reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You may follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday evening's activity, the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys shared final location in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half goals and also confined the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was a protective war the remainder of the technique, as neither crew racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its own second succeed of the time along with a last rating of 20-15, yet star side rusher Micah Parsons was actually ferried off the industry late in the game with a nigh side ankle/foot injury. He mentioned thereafter that X-rays were actually damaging as well as he will certainly get an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie recipient Malik Nabers also exited the video game in the 4th quarter after experiencing a concussion.Here are actually one of the most essential points to recognize coming from Thursday night for each crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did not talk to the media just before Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He stated he would communicate "message succeed." The Cowboys received the succeed, but it had not been an artistic charm. Nonetheless, after Dallas was actually humiliated in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was receiving a gain on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually a lot better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys dropped, it would certainly have denoted the very first time they dropped three September video games considering that 2001, as well as they would certainly have been in last area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, specifically in the first half with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection finally stopped the run and also stabilized in the red region, holding the Giants to 5 industry goals.Prescott has now won thirteen directly against the Giants. His last loss was available in 2016 as a novice. He linked the second-longest win streak through a quarterback against a singular rival because quarterback statistics were initial tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo Expenses 13 direct times from 2003 to 2010, and Steve Youthful beat the Rams 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Lamb has some sideline issues, the best seems to be to come away from him. In the course of in 2013's loss at San Francisco, Sheep always kept to himself on the sideline and afterwards observed along with 6 video games with at least 11 catches and also 7 games with more than 100 backyards. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb possessed a squabble along with Prescott and carried out not contact the media after the game. On Tuesday, Sheep was apologetic and also mentioned he would be actually much better. In the 1st one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 backyards (both time highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually played 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses 3 field goals of 60 backyards in his occupation, featuring a 60-yarder in the third one-fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL document secured through Brett Maher, who created four with the Cowboys over pair of various jobs. Aubrey created a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 backyards this season. The rest of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will definitely have 10 times to get ready for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment is going to aid considering that there is still a whole lot that needs to have to become repaired, even with the gain. In the past three video games, resisting quarterbacks have overlooked on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints and also Ravens, that was actually reasonable considering that both groups were therefore prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had too much opportunity to toss for much of the activity after recently being actually tormented by the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in eight activities prior to Thursday. Oh, and also they were imposed penalty on 9 times in the 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 kept it close versus the Cowboys, but they still didn't happen away along with a gain. After last season, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two conferences with the Cowboys, this has to be viewed as progression, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical victories in the NFL, yet this was the third straight step in the right instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, at least to some extent, has narrowed between the branch competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has gained 14 of the past 15 matches, as well as Prescott has actually beaten them 13 direct times. The big apple still isn't quite there yet, yet this showed it's at the very least improving.QB break down: Jones was actually dependable, completing 29 of 40 passes (73% finalization) for 281 gardens along with an interception on a Hail Mary in the last seconds. Yet the Giants were actually stayed out of completion zone, and also Jones was short on a lot of his deep tosses. It is actually specifically remarkable considering this was a concern early in training school. There was actually a considerable amount of suitable for Jones, yet it was actually almost enough. Jones is plainly playing far better given that the opener. Possessing rookie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) definitely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the activity in the fourth quarter along with a concussion, Nabers maintained contributing to his files. He came to be the first gamer in NFL past along with at least 25 celebrations and 3 goals in his very first four occupation video games when he caught a 3-yard elapsed early in the 2nd fourth. He now possesses 35 celebrations for 386 backyards and also three goals in four games.Troubling fad: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been the closest defender on 4 goal passes already this time, according to NFL Next Generation Statistics. Financial institutions was actually trumped once more on Thursday evening, this time around by Sheep for a 55-yard score in the 2nd quarter. The Giants were really hoping Banking companies would certainly enter the CB1 task this season. Rather, it has actually been a struggle therefore far.Biggest opening in the game plan: The Giants weren't able to receive anything using the running game versus the game's worst run protection. Dallas entered into the contest enabling 185.7 gardens on the ground per video game. The Giants entered the game assuming they will have effectiveness but had simply 29 gardens rushing in the first one-half-- as well as they completed with 26 gardens on 24 carries.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).