.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN as well as deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL because 1997 and Dallas considering that 2003. He signed up with ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Team WriterJordan Raanan is actually a reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You may follow him through Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday night's game, the The big apple Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys discussed final location in the NFC East at 1-2, a game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored 2 first-half goals as well as limited the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was a protective battle the remainder of the way, as neither crew racked up a touchdown in the 2nd half.Dallas picked up its own second gain of the time with a final score of 20-15, but superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons was actually taken off the area behind time in the video game with a nigh side ankle/foot trauma. He said thereafter that X-rays were actually damaging as well as he will get an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie receiver Malik Nabers likewise exited the video game in the 4th quarter after going through a concussion.Here are actually the absolute most significant traits to know from Thursday evening for each groups: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not speak to the media before Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He stated he would certainly talk "blog post gain." The Cowboys got the succeed, but it had not been a creative elegance. Having said that, after Dallas was actually humiliated in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was actually obtaining a win on a brief week.Being 2-2 is a lot far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys dropped, it would have denoted the very first time they shed three September games considering that 2001, as well as they will possess been in last area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, especially in the 1st half along with goal exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 yards). The self defense finally ceased the run and also stabilized in the red region, keeping the Giants to 5 area goals.Prescott has actually now won 13 right versus the Giants. His last reduction can be found in 2016 as a rookie. He tied the second-longest gain streak through a quarterback against a solitary opponent due to the fact that quarterback stats were actually 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Bills thirteen direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Youthful beat the Rams 13 right from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will obtain a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Sheep has some sideline problems, the most effective seems to be to find out of him. During last year's loss at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to themself on the side project and afterwards followed with six games with at the very least 11 catches as well as seven activities along with greater than 100 gardens. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep possessed an altercation along with Prescott as well as performed certainly not speak to the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually regretful as well as stated he would certainly be actually much better. In the 1st one-half alone, he had six catches for 94 yards (both time highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses three basket of 60 gardens in his job, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd quarter against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL document held by Brett Maher, who made 4 with the Cowboys over 2 various assignments. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 gardens this season. The remainder of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will definitely have 10 days to prepare for the currently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment will definitely assist given that there is actually still a great deal that needs to have to be remedied, even with the win. Over the last three games, resisting quarterbacks have overlooked on only 19 passes. Versus the Saints and also Ravens, that was actually easy to understand considering that each groups were actually so dominant on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive opportunity to toss for a lot of the activity after earlier being tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in eight activities before Thursday. Oh, and also they were punished nine attend the first one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext game: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants maintained it close against the Cowboys, however they still failed to happen away along with a win. After last period, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their pair of meetings with the Cowboys, this needs to be viewed as progression, right?Sure, there are no moral triumphes in the NFL, however this was actually the third straight intervene the right instructions for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, a minimum of to some degree, has actually tightened in between the branch competitors. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has actually won 14 of the past 15 matches, and also Prescott has beaten them 13 direct times. Nyc still isn't quite certainly there yet, however this confirmed it goes to minimum improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually dependable, completing 29 of 40 passes (73% fulfillment) for 281 gardens along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the last secs. However the Giants were kept out of completion area, and also Jones needed on many of his deep throws. It is actually especially notable considering this was a problem early in training camp. There was actually a considerable amount of helpful for Jones, but it was not quite adequate. Jones is actually clearly participating in much better given that the opener. Having newbie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) definitely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the video game in the fourth quarter with a concussion, Nabers kept contributing to his records. He ended up being the very first player in NFL record along with at the very least 25 celebrations and also three touchdowns in his first 4 career video games when he saw a 3-yard successfully pass early in the 2nd quarter. He now has 35 receptions for 386 backyards and 3 touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling pattern: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been the closest protector on 4 goal passes presently this time, according to NFL Next Generation Stats. Financial institutions was actually defeated once again on Thursday evening, this moment through Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the second fourth. The Giants were really hoping Banking companies would enter the CB1 job this time. Rather, it has been actually a struggle therefore far.Biggest opening in the game plan: The Giants weren't capable to get just about anything going in the running game versus the game's worst operate defense. Dallas entered the contest making it possible for 185.7 yards on the ground per activity. The Giants came into the video game presuming they would certainly have excellence however had simply 29 gardens entering the initial half-- and they finished with 26 backyards on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).