.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN and deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually dealt with the NFL because 1997 as well as 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 Country at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New York Giants. You can follow him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering into Thursday evening's video game, the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys discussed final place in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half touchdowns and also restricted the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the fifty percent. It was a defensive battle the remainder of the technique, as neither team racked up a goal in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own 2nd gain of the season with a final credit rating of 20-15, however celebrity side rusher Micah Parsons was ferried off the field behind time in the video game with a left side ankle/foot trauma. He mentioned afterward that X-rays were actually unfavorable and also he is going to receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice recipient Malik Nabers additionally left the game in the fourth quarter after experiencing a concussion.Here are actually the absolute most essential traits to know from Thursday evening for each teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not speak to the media before Thursday's activity against the Giants. He said he will talk "post gain." The Cowboys acquired the succeed, but it wasn't an artistic beauty. Nevertheless, after Dallas was actually embarrassed in next home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was getting a win on a quick week.Being 2-2 is so much better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys lost, it would have denoted the very first time they lost three September games considering that 2001, as well as they would have remained in final area in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, particularly in the initial fifty percent with touchdown passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 backyards) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 yards). The protection eventually ceased the run and stabilized in the red zone, holding the Giants to 5 field goals.Prescott has right now gained thirteen directly versus the Giants. His last loss was available in 2016 as a rookie. He tied the second-longest gain streak by a quarterback against a solitary opponent considering that quarterback statistics were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Expenses thirteen straight opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, and Steve Young beat the Rams 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep has some subsidiary concerns, the most ideal appears to come away from him. Throughout last year's loss at San Francisco, Sheep always kept to themself on the sideline and afterwards observed along with 6 activities with at the very least 11 catches as well as 7 activities with much more than one hundred lawns. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb possessed a squabble along with Prescott and performed certainly not contact the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually regretful and also said he will be actually better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed 6 catches for 94 gardens (both period highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually played 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 yards in his career, including a 60-yarder in the third one-fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL report secured by Brett Maher, that helped make four with the Cowboys over two various jobs. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 yards this season. The rest of the league is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will definitely have 10 times to get ready for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment will certainly help given that there is actually still a great deal that requires to become dealt with, despite the succeed. Previously 3 games, opposing quarterbacks have actually missed on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints and also Ravens, that was actually easy to understand due to the fact that both staffs were therefore prevalent on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive opportunity to toss for much of the game after earlier being agonized by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend eight games prior to Thursday. Oh, as well as they were actually imposed penalty on nine attend the initial fifty percent alone.-- Todd ArcherNext activity: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants kept it close versus the Cowboys, however they still really did not happen away with a succeed. After final period, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their pair of conferences with the Cowboys, this needs to be actually deemed progress, right?Sure, there are no ethical triumphes in the NFL, yet this was actually the 3rd straight action in the right instructions for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, at least relatively, has actually limited between the branch competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has actually won 14 of recent 15 matches, and also Prescott has beaten them 13 direct opportunities. Nyc still isn't quite there certainly as yet, however this verified it goes to the very least improving.QB breakdown: Jones was dependable, completing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% completion) for 281 lawns along with an interception on a Hail Mary in the last seconds. Yet the Giants were kept out of completion zone, and also Jones needed on many of his centered throws. It's specifically significant considering this was a trouble early in training school. There was actually a great deal of helpful for Jones, yet it was not quite enough. Jones is clearly playing far better given that the opener. Having novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) definitely helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving behind the game in the fourth one-fourth with a blast, Nabers maintained contributing to his reports. He came to be the initial player in NFL past along with at the very least 25 functions and three touchdowns in his very first 4 career activities when he got a 3-yard successfully pass early in the 2nd one-fourth. He right now has 35 receptions for 386 lawns and three touchdowns in four games.Troubling trend: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the nearby defender on four goal passes already this period, depending on to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Financial institutions was actually beat again on Thursday night, this time around through Lamb for a 55-yard score in the 2nd quarter. The Giants were wishing Financial institutions will step into the CB1 function this season. As an alternative, it has been a problem thus far.Biggest gap in the game plan: The Giants weren't able to get anything going in the operating activity versus the league's worst operate self defense. Dallas came into the competition making it possible for 185.7 backyards on the ground per activity. The Giants entered into the activity thinking they would certainly have effectiveness but had only 29 backyards rushing in the initial fifty percent-- as well as they do with 26 lawns on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).