.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Bishop is an NFL media reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has dealt with the NFL because 1997 and Dallas because 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is actually a press reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You may observe him through Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday evening's activity, the Nyc Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys discussed last area in the NFC East at 1-2, a game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored 2 first-half touchdowns as well as confined the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was actually a defensive war the remainder of the method, as neither group scored a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its own 2nd gain of the period along with a final rating of 20-15, yet celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was taken off the field late in the video game with a left ankle/foot personal injury. He said later that X-rays were damaging and he will acquire an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie recipient Malik Nabers also went out the game in the fourth one-fourth after experiencing a concussion.Here are the most crucial things to recognize from Thursday evening for each groups: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out certainly not speak with the media just before Thursday's game versus the Giants. He stated he would certainly communicate "article win." The Cowboys got the win, yet it had not been an artistic appeal. Having said that, after Dallas was embarrassed in back-to-back home losses to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was receiving a win on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it would certainly have marked the first time they shed 3 September activities considering that 2001, and also they will have remained in final spot in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, specifically in the 1st one-half with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 lawns) and Rico Dowdle (15 lawns). The self defense lastly stopped the run as well as stabilized at a loss area, holding the Giants to five area goals.Prescott has now won 13 directly against the Giants. His final reduction was available in 2016 as a rookie. He linked the second-longest win touch through a quarterback against a single rival due to the fact that quarterback stats were actually initial tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo grass Expenses 13 straight times from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful beat the Rams 13 straight from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Lamb possesses some sideline problems, the most effective seems to follow away from him. Throughout last year's loss at San Francisco, Lamb maintained to himself on the subsidiary and after that observed with six video games with at least 11 catches as well as 7 activities along with greater than 100 backyards. In last week's loss to New Orleans, Lamb had a spat with Prescott as well as did certainly not talk to the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic and also claimed he will be actually much better. In the very first fifty percent alone, he had 6 catches for 94 yards (both time highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 lawns in his career, including a 60-yarder in the third fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL report secured through Brett Maher, that produced 4 along 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 period. The rest of the game is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 days to get ready for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment will help considering that there is actually still a whole lot that requires to be remedied, despite the succeed. Previously three activities, opposing quarterbacks have skipped on merely 19 passes. Against the Saints and also Ravens, that was understandable considering that both crews were actually so dominant on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed too much opportunity to throw for much of the game after earlier being actually agonized by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend eight activities prior to Thursday. Oh, and they were actually imposed penalty on 9 attend the very first half 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, but they still really did not come away with a gain. After final time, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their pair of meetings along with the Cowboys, this has to be deemed improvement, right?Sure, there are no ethical triumphes in the NFL, however this was the 3rd organized step in the right path for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, a minimum of to some degree, has actually tightened in between the department rivals. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has gained 14 of the past 15 matchups, and Prescott has actually trumped them 13 straight opportunities. New york city still isn't rather certainly there yet, but this proved it's at minimum improving.QB failure: Jones was efficient, accomplishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% conclusion) for 281 lawns with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate seconds. However the Giants were actually stayed out of the end area, as well as Jones was short on the majority of his deep throws. It's particularly significant considering this was a complication early in training camp. There was actually a bunch of suitable for Jones, but it was not quite sufficient. Jones is accurately participating in much better since the opener. Having novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the game in the 4th one-fourth along with a trauma, Nabers maintained contributing to his files. He ended up being the first player in NFL record along with at the very least 25 events and 3 touchdowns in his very first 4 job activities when he caught a 3-yard pass early in the second one-fourth. He right now possesses 35 functions for 386 backyards and also three touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling pattern: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the closest defender on 4 touchdown passes actually this time, according to NFL Next Generation Stats. Banks was trumped once again on Thursday evening, this time around through Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the second quarter. The Giants were hoping Financial institutions would certainly step into the CB1 part this time. Instead, it has been a struggle so far.Biggest hole in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to receive just about anything going in the managing activity versus the league's worst run protection. Dallas entered into the contest making it possible for 185.7 backyards on the ground per activity. The Giants entered the game presuming they would possess effectiveness however possessed merely 29 gardens entering the initial fifty percent-- and also they completed with 26 yards on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).