.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and also covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually covered the NFL because 1997 and Dallas considering that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can easily observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Personnel WriterJordan Raanan is actually a media reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday evening's activity, the Nyc Giants and Dallas Cowboys discussed last area in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored two first-half goals as well as confined the Giants to 3 field goals to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a protective war the remainder of the way, as neither crew scored a goal in the second half.Dallas got its 2nd win of the period with a last score of 20-15, yet star edge rush Micah Parsons was brought off the area late in the game along with a remaining ankle/foot accident. He stated thereafter that X-rays were adverse as well as he will obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie recipient Malik Nabers also went out the activity in the 4th quarter after suffering a concussion.Here are the best necessary factors to recognize from Thursday night for each groups: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not contact the media prior to Thursday's activity against the Giants. He claimed he will communicate "post gain." The Cowboys got the win, yet it wasn't an artistic charm. However, after Dallas was embarrassed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only trait that mattered was receiving a win on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys dropped, it would certainly possess marked the very first time they dropped 3 September games because 2001, and also they will have remained in final place in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, especially in the very first one-half along with touchdown passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and also Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The protection eventually quit the operate as well as tensed in the red region, holding the Giants to 5 industry goals.Prescott has actually now gained thirteen directly versus the Giants. His last loss came in 2016 as a newbie. He connected the second-longest gain streak through a quarterback versus a single rival since quarterback stats were actually first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Bills thirteen straight opportunities from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful defeated the Rams thirteen straight from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to receive a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising style: When Sheep possesses some subsidiary problems, the very best appears ahead away from him. During in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb kept to themself on the side project and afterwards adhered to along with 6 video games along with at the very least 11 catches and also seven video games with more than one hundred lawns. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Lamb had an altercation with Prescott and also carried out not speak to the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually regretful as well as said he would be much better. In the very first half alone, he had 6 catches for 94 backyards (both period highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses 3 field goals of 60 gardens in his profession, consisting of a 60-yarder in the third quarter against the Giants. That's one off the NFL record secured through Brett Maher, that produced four with the Cowboys over 2 various stints. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder last week versus the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 yards this time. The remainder of the organization is actually 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys are going to possess 10 days to prepare yourself for the currently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will aid considering that there is still a whole lot that requires to be corrected, even with the succeed. Over the last three games, opposing quarterbacks have missed on just 19 passes. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was reasonable since both staffs were actually thus leading on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had excessive time to toss for much of the video game after earlier being actually tortured due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in 8 video games before Thursday. Oh, and they were imposed penalty on nine times in the very first one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext video 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 come away with a gain. After final season, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two conferences with the Cowboys, this has to be deemed development, right?Sure, there are no ethical success in the NFL, but this was actually the 3rd straight intervene the ideal path for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, at least relatively, has narrowed in between the division rivals. Dallas still has the Giants. It has won 14 of the past 15 competitions, and Prescott has defeated them thirteen straight opportunities. Nyc still isn't rather there certainly as yet, but this proved it goes to least improving.QB break down: Jones was dependable, finishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% finalization) for 281 lawns along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate seconds. But the Giants were actually stayed out of completion region, as well as Jones was short on the majority of his centered throws. It's particularly remarkable considering this was a concern early in training camp. There was actually a great deal of helpful for Jones, yet it was actually not quite adequate. Jones is actually precisely playing much better because the opener. Possessing novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) definitely helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving behind the video game in the 4th quarter along with a concussion, Nabers maintained contributing to his files. He came to be the 1st player in NFL past with at the very least 25 receptions and three goals in his initial 4 profession activities when he got a 3-yard successfully pass early in the second one-fourth. He right now has 35 events for 386 lawns as well as three touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling trend: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been the nearest guardian on four touchdown passes presently this period, according to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Banks was actually beat again on Thursday evening, this time by Lamb for a 55-yard rating in the 2nd fourth. The Giants were wishing Financial institutions would enter the CB1 task this season. As an alternative, it has been a battle therefore far.Biggest opening in the tactical plan: The Giants weren't able to obtain everything using the operating activity versus the organization's worst operate defense. Dallas came into the competition allowing 185.7 backyards on the ground every activity. The Giants entered the game thinking they would certainly possess success but possessed just 29 backyards rushing in the first fifty percent-- as well as they do with 26 gardens on 24 carries.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).