.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually covered the NFL due to the fact that 1997 as well as Dallas given that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Personnel WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday night's activity, the New York Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys shared last location in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys scored 2 first-half touchdowns as well as limited the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a defensive fight the rest of the way, as neither group racked up a touchdown in the 2nd half.Dallas got its 2nd gain of the time with an ultimate credit rating of 20-15, however superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was ferried off the field behind time in the video game with a remaining ankle/foot trauma. He claimed subsequently that X-rays were actually negative as well as he will get an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice receiver Malik Nabers additionally went out the activity in the 4th quarter after suffering a concussion.Here are the most vital traits to know from Thursday night for both staffs: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out certainly not contact the media before Thursday's activity versus the Giants. He stated he will talk "article win." The Cowboys obtained the win, however it had not been a creative elegance. However, after Dallas was actually humiliated in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was receiving a win on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually a great deal better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys lost, it would possess noted the very first time they shed three September games since 2001, as well as they would possess resided in last spot in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, especially in the first fifty percent with goal exchanges CeeDee Lamb (55 yards) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection finally stopped the operate and stiffened in the hole zone, storing the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has now won 13 straight versus the Giants. His final loss was available in 2016 as a newbie. He linked the second-longest gain touch by a quarterback versus a solitary challenger since quarterback stats were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Expenses thirteen direct times coming from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful trumped the Rams thirteen directly from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to acquire an odds at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising style: When Lamb possesses some sideline concerns, the very best appears ahead away from him. During in 2015's loss at San Francisco, Sheep kept to themself on the subsidiary and afterwards observed with six video games along with at least 11 catches and 7 video games with greater than one hundred yards. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep had a spat along with Prescott and did certainly not speak to the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Sheep was actually apologetic and also stated he would certainly be actually better. In the first fifty percent alone, he possessed six catches for 94 lawns (both time highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 basket of 60 backyards in his occupation, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd quarter against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL file secured by Brett Maher, that helped make four along with the Cowboys over pair of various assignments. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 lawns this period. The rest of the league is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys are going to possess 10 days to get ready for the currently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will definitely assist given that there is still a great deal that needs to have to be improved, even with the gain. Before three video games, resisting quarterbacks have actually overlooked on only 19 elapseds. Against the Saints and Ravens, that was actually easy to understand since each staffs were thus leading on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive time to throw for a lot of the activity after previously being actually tormented due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend eight activities just before Thursday. Oh, and they were actually punished 9 attend the initial 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 failed to happen away along with a win. After last time, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments along with the Cowboys, this has to be actually deemed progression, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical success in the NFL, but this was the 3rd straight action in the best instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at the very least to some extent, has tightened between the division rivals. Dallas still has the Giants. It has actually succeeded 14 of recent 15 competitions, and Prescott has actually beaten all of them thirteen direct opportunities. The big apple still isn't fairly there certainly as yet, however this proved it goes to the very least improving.QB break down: Jones was effective, finishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% completion) for 281 lawns along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate seconds. However the Giants were actually kept out of completion area, as well as Jones needed on the majority of his centered tosses. It is actually especially noteworthy considering this was a trouble early in training school. There was actually a ton of great for Jones, however it was not quite enough. Jones is precisely playing better given that the opener. Having novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving the activity in the 4th one-fourth with a concussion, Nabers maintained contributing to his reports. He ended up being the initial gamer in NFL past history along with at least 25 functions as well as 3 goals in his 1st 4 job activities when he saw a 3-yard elapsed early in the second quarter. He right now possesses 35 events for 386 gardens and three goals in four games.Troubling trend: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the nearest protector on four touchdown passes actually this period, depending on to NFL Next Gen Stats. Financial institutions was actually trumped once more on Thursday night, this time around by Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the 2nd fourth. The Giants were actually really hoping Financial institutions would step into the CB1 function this season. Rather, it has actually been a battle therefore far.Biggest hole in the game plan: The Giants weren't able to get just about anything going in the running video game versus the game's worst operate defense. Dallas entered into the competition permitting 185.7 lawns on the ground every activity. The Giants entered into the game assuming they would possess excellence yet possessed merely 29 yards rushing in the 1st half-- as well as they do with 26 gardens on 24 brings.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).