.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually covered the NFL since 1997 as well as Dallas given that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Team WriterJordan Raanan is a press reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New York Giants. You may observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday evening's video game, the Nyc Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed final area in the NFC East at 1-2, a game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored 2 first-half goals and restricted the Giants to three field goals to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was actually a defensive war the remainder of the method, as neither staff scored a touchdown in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its own second succeed of the period with a last rating of 20-15, however superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was actually carted off the area behind time in the activity along with a left side ankle/foot personal injury. He pointed out subsequently that X-rays were damaging and also he will definitely obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie receiver Malik Nabers additionally went out the activity in the 4th one-fourth after suffering a concussion.Here are the absolute most crucial factors to recognize coming from Thursday night for each teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did not talk with the media just before Thursday's game versus the Giants. He stated he would certainly communicate "message gain." The Cowboys got the win, but it had not been a creative charm. Nonetheless, after Dallas was actually humiliated in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only trait that mattered was actually acquiring a succeed on a short week.Being 2-2 is so much far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it will have marked the very first time they lost three September video games since 2001, and they will have resided in final spot in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, specifically in the first half with goal passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and also Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The defense lastly ceased the run and tensed in the red zone, storing the Giants to 5 field goals.Prescott has actually right now gained thirteen straight against the Giants. His last loss can be found in 2016 as a newbie. He connected the second-longest win touch through a quarterback versus a solitary challenger because quarterback stats were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo Costs thirteen direct opportunities coming 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 odds at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep possesses some sideline issues, the most ideal seems to be to find away from him. During in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep maintained to themself on the sideline and then observed along with 6 video games along with at the very least 11 catches and seven video games with more than 100 gardens. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep had an altercation with Prescott as well as carried out certainly not talk with the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic as well as stated he would certainly be actually much better. In the first one-half alone, he had 6 catches for 94 yards (both season highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has three field goals of 60 backyards in his job, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd one-fourth against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL file kept through Brett Maher, who produced four with the Cowboys over pair of different stints. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 backyards this time. The remainder of the organization is actually 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will have 10 times to get ready for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment is going to assist because there is actually still a whole lot that needs to be repaired, even with the succeed. Before 3 games, resisting quarterbacks have actually skipped on only 19 elapseds. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was understandable considering that both teams were thus dominant on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had excessive opportunity to throw for much of the game after formerly being agonized by the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in 8 video games before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were actually imposed penalty on 9 times in the very first fifty percent alone.-- Todd ArcherNext 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 really did not happen away along with a win. After last season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their two appointments with the Cowboys, this needs to be actually deemed development, right?Sure, there are actually no moral victories in the NFL, but this was the 3rd straight action in the correct instructions for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, at the very least to some extent, has actually tightened in between the division competitors. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of the past 15 matchups, and also Prescott has actually trumped them thirteen straight opportunities. Nyc still isn't pretty there certainly yet, but this confirmed it goes to minimum improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually reliable, finishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% fulfillment) for 281 yards along with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate few seconds. But the Giants were kept out of completion area, and also Jones was short on a lot of his deep throws. It is actually particularly significant considering this was actually an issue early in training camp. There was actually a ton of good for Jones, however it was almost adequate. Jones is actually accurately participating in far better since the opener. Having novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving behind the game in the fourth quarter along with a blast, Nabers maintained adding to his documents. He became the 1st gamer in NFL past along with a minimum of 25 celebrations and also 3 goals in his first four job games when he saw a 3-yard successfully pass early in the 2nd one-fourth. He now has 35 functions for 386 lawns and also three goals in 4 games.Troubling fad: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been actually the local guardian on 4 touchdown passes currently this period, depending on to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Financial institutions was beat once again on Thursday night, this time around through Lamb for a 55-yard score in the second quarter. The Giants were actually wishing Banking companies would certainly enter the CB1 job this period. Instead, it has actually been actually a battle thus far.Biggest hole in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to get everything entering the operating activity versus the league's worst operate protection. Dallas entered into the contest enabling 185.7 backyards on the ground per game. The Giants entered into the video game presuming they will have results however possessed just 29 lawns entering the first fifty percent-- and also they completed with 26 yards on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).