.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN and deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually dealt with the NFL given that 1997 and Dallas considering that 2003. He signed up with ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the The big apple Giants. You can easily follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday evening's activity, the The big apple Giants and Dallas Cowboys discussed final place in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored two first-half goals and confined the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was actually a defensive struggle the rest of the means, as neither group scored a touchdown in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its 2nd gain of the period along with a final rating of 20-15, however celebrity edge rush Micah Parsons was actually taken off the field late in the video game with a nigh side ankle/foot injury. He pointed out later that X-rays were actually adverse and also he is going to receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice receiver Malik Nabers additionally left the game in the fourth one-fourth after suffering a concussion.Here are actually one of the most important factors to know from Thursday night for each crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did not speak with the media just before Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He claimed he will talk "post succeed." The Cowboys obtained the win, yet it wasn't an artistic charm. However, after Dallas was humiliated in next home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was getting a succeed on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys lost, it would certainly have marked the first time they shed 3 September activities due to the fact that 2001, as well as they would certainly possess resided in final spot in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, especially in the very first one-half along with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 backyards) and also Rico Dowdle (15 yards). The defense eventually stopped the operate and also tensed in the red region, keeping the Giants to five industry goals.Prescott has actually currently won 13 straight against the Giants. His last loss was available in 2016 as a novice. He linked the second-longest win touch by a quarterback versus a single challenger given that quarterback stats were very first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo Bills thirteen direct times from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Young defeated the Rams 13 right from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to acquire a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep possesses some sideline issues, the best appears to follow out of him. Throughout in 2014's loss at San Francisco, Lamb maintained to themself on the side project and afterwards followed with six activities along with a minimum of 11 catches as well as 7 games along with much more than 100 yards. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep had an altercation along with Prescott and also performed certainly not talk with the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Sheep was regretful as well as mentioned he would certainly be actually much better. In the very first fifty percent alone, he possessed six catches for 94 yards (both season highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 lawns in his career, featuring a 60-yarder in the third quarter versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL file secured by Brett Maher, who created four along with the Cowboys over 2 different assignments. Aubrey created a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 yards this time. The rest of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys will definitely possess 10 times to prepare for the currently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will definitely aid due to the fact that there is actually still a lot that requires to be corrected, despite the gain. Previously three games, resisting quarterbacks have actually skipped on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints and Ravens, that was actually logical considering that each groups were so prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed way too much time to throw for a lot of the game after earlier being actually agonized by the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in 8 games before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were penalized nine attend the 1st one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext activity: 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 succeed. After last season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their pair of meetings along with the Cowboys, this must be deemed progress, right?Sure, there are no ethical triumphes in the NFL, however this was the 3rd organized action in the correct path for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, a minimum of to some extent, has actually limited in between the division opponents. Dallas still has the Giants. It has succeeded 14 of recent 15 matches, and also Prescott has defeated all of them thirteen direct times. The big apple still isn't fairly there certainly yet, yet this showed it's at least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually dependable, finishing 29 of 40 passes (73% fulfillment) for 281 gardens with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate seconds. Yet the Giants were actually shut out of completion area, and Jones needed on most of his centered tosses. It is actually specifically significant considering this was actually a trouble early in training school. There was a great deal of suitable for Jones, however it was not quite sufficient. Jones is actually plainly playing better because the opener. Having novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving behind the video game in the 4th one-fourth with a blast, Nabers always kept including in his documents. He came to be the initial gamer in NFL history with a minimum of 25 events as well as 3 touchdowns in his 1st 4 profession video games when he got a 3-yard elapsed early in the second fourth. He now possesses 35 events for 386 lawns and also 3 touchdowns in four games.Troubling style: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been actually the nearby protector on 4 goal passes currently this season, according to NFL Next Generation Statistics. Financial institutions was trumped again on Thursday evening, this time around by Sheep for a 55-yard rating in the second fourth. The Giants were actually hoping Financial institutions would step into the CB1 duty this season. Rather, it has actually been actually a battle so far.Biggest opening in the strategy: The Giants weren't able to get everything entering the running game against the league's worst operate protection. Dallas came into the competition making it possible for 185.7 gardens on the ground per video game. The Giants entered into the activity presuming they would certainly have excellence however possessed only 29 backyards entering the very first one-half-- and also they do with 26 backyards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).