.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and also covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL given that 1997 and Dallas considering that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You may follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is a press reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan deals with the The big apple Giants. You may follow him through Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering into Thursday night's video game, the New York Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed final area in the NFC East at 1-2, a game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up pair of first-half goals and limited the Giants to 3 field goals to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was a protective struggle the remainder of the technique, as neither team racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its 2nd succeed of the season with a final score of 20-15, but celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was carted off the area behind time in the video game along with a left ankle/foot trauma. He stated later that X-rays were unfavorable and he is going to acquire an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie receiver Malik Nabers additionally exited the activity in the fourth one-fourth after suffering a concussion.Here are actually the absolute most crucial things to know from Thursday evening for each staffs: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did certainly not contact the media before Thursday's game versus the Giants. He said he will speak "message win." The Cowboys got the succeed, however it wasn't an artistic charm. Nonetheless, after Dallas was actually shamed in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was actually getting a succeed on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually a great deal far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it would possess marked the very first time they dropped 3 September games considering that 2001, and they would possess remained in final spot in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, particularly in the very first half along with goal passes to CeeDee Lamb (55 lawns) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection ultimately ceased the operate and stiffened at a loss area, holding the Giants to five industry goals.Prescott has currently gained 13 straight versus the Giants. His last loss was available in 2016 as a newbie. He linked the second-longest gain streak through a quarterback against a solitary opponent considering that quarterback statistics were initial tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo grass Bills 13 direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful beat the Rams 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Lamb has some subsidiary concerns, the most effective appears to find away from him. Throughout in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to themself on the subsidiary and afterwards followed along with six games with a minimum of 11 catches and also seven video games along with greater than 100 lawns. In last week's loss to New Orleans, Lamb possessed a squabble with Prescott and also performed not talk to the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually regretful as well as mentioned he will be better. In the initial half alone, he had six catches for 94 yards (both season highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 basket of 60 gardens in his job, featuring a 60-yarder in the third one-fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL document held by Brett Maher, who made 4 with the Cowboys over 2 different assignments. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 gardens this time. The remainder of the league is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will certainly possess 10 times to prepare for the currently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment is going to help considering that there is still a whole lot that requires to be repaired, despite the succeed. Over the last three games, resisting quarterbacks have missed on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints and Ravens, that was actually easy to understand given that each crews were thus leading on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had excessive opportunity to toss for a lot of the game after formerly being actually agonized due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in eight games just before Thursday. Oh, and they were actually penalized nine attend the initial fifty percent 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 against the Cowboys, however they still failed to happen away along with a succeed. After last period, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments with the Cowboys, this needs to be viewed as progression, right?Sure, there are no ethical success in the NFL, but this was the 3rd straight step in the correct direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, at least to some extent, has actually tightened between the branch competitors. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of recent 15 competitions, as well as Prescott has trumped them 13 straight times. New york city still isn't fairly there yet, however this confirmed it's at least improving.QB breakdown: Jones was actually effective, accomplishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% finalization) for 281 gardens along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the final few seconds. Yet the Giants were actually stayed out of the end area, and also Jones was short on the majority of his deep tosses. It is actually specifically remarkable considering this was a complication early in training camp. There was a ton of suitable for Jones, however it was not quite enough. Jones is precisely playing much better due to the fact that the opener. Having novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving the video game in the 4th quarter along with a concussion, Nabers always kept adding to his files. He became the 1st gamer in NFL record with a minimum of 25 events and 3 touchdowns in his initial four career activities when he found a 3-yard elapsed early in the 2nd quarter. He now has 35 celebrations for 386 backyards as well as 3 touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling trend: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the closest defender on 4 touchdown passes presently this season, depending on to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Banks was actually trumped once more on Thursday night, this moment through Lamb for a 55-yard score in the 2nd quarter. The Giants were actually wishing Financial institutions will enter the CB1 duty this season. Rather, it has actually been a struggle so far.Biggest hole in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to get anything entering the managing video game versus the league's worst operate self defense. Dallas entered into the competition enabling 185.7 yards on the ground every video game. The Giants came into the activity assuming they would certainly have excellence but possessed just 29 yards entering the first half-- and they completed with 26 yards on 24 brings.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).