.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually dealt with the NFL considering that 1997 and Dallas given 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 New York Giants. You may follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday evening's video game, the New York Giants and also Dallas Cowboys shared last area in the NFC East at 1-2, a game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up two first-half touchdowns as well as confined the Giants to 3 field goals to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a defensive battle the rest of the way, as neither group racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own second succeed of the time with a last score of 20-15, but celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was hauled off the industry behind time in the activity along with a left ankle/foot trauma. He mentioned thereafter that X-rays were adverse and also he will certainly acquire an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice recipient Malik Nabers additionally exited the video game in the fourth quarter after suffering a concussion.Here are the absolute most crucial traits to understand coming from Thursday evening for each crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out not contact the media before Thursday's activity versus the Giants. He mentioned he would speak "message win." The Cowboys acquired the gain, but it had not been an artistic charm. Having said that, after Dallas was embarrassed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was getting a succeed on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually so much far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys dropped, it will have noted the first time they dropped three September games considering that 2001, and also they will have resided in last area in the NFC East.Prescott was alert, especially in the 1st half along with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Lamb (55 backyards) and Rico Dowdle (15 yards). The protection ultimately quit the operate and also tensed at a loss area, keeping the Giants to 5 industry goals.Prescott has actually currently won thirteen directly versus the Giants. His final reduction came in 2016 as a novice. He connected the second-longest win streak by a quarterback against a single challenger considering that quarterback statistics were actually initial tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo Expenses 13 direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Young beat the Rams thirteen straight from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will get an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising fad: When Sheep possesses some sideline concerns, the most ideal seems ahead away from him. During the course of in 2015's loss at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to themself on the sideline and afterwards followed along with 6 activities with a minimum of 11 catches and also 7 video games along with more than 100 yards. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep had a squabble along with Prescott and also did certainly not talk with the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Lamb was regretful and said he would certainly be better. In the very first one-half alone, he had six catches for 94 gardens (both period highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses 3 field goals of 60 yards in his occupation, featuring a 60-yarder in the third fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL file held through Brett Maher, who helped make four with the Cowboys over pair of different jobs. Aubrey created a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 yards this period. The remainder of the organization is 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys are going to possess 10 days to prepare yourself for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will definitely aid since there is still a whole lot that needs to be repaired, despite the win. Before three video games, opposing quarterbacks have actually skipped on simply 19 elapseds. Against the Saints as well as Ravens, that was logical since each crews were actually therefore prevalent on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a lot of time to toss for much of the video game after formerly being actually tormented due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in 8 video games prior to Thursday. Oh, as well as they were actually penalized 9 attend the 1st fifty percent 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, yet they still really did not come away with a win. After last period, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments along with the Cowboys, this has to be considered as development, right?Sure, there are no moral victories in the NFL, but this was actually the 3rd straight step in the appropriate direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at least relatively, has actually tightened in between the division rivals. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of recent 15 matches, and also Prescott has beaten them 13 straight times. New york city still isn't pretty there yet, but this confirmed it's at the very least improving.QB break down: Jones was dependable, finishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% completion) for 281 backyards along with an interception on a Hail storm Mary in the last seconds. Yet the Giants were shut out of the end zone, as well as Jones needed on the majority of his deep throws. It's specifically significant considering this was a concern early in training camp. There was a considerable amount of great for Jones, but it was almost sufficient. Jones is actually accurately participating in better given that the opener. Having newbie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving the video game in the fourth quarter along with a concussion, Nabers maintained adding to his files. He became the initial player in NFL background along with a minimum of 25 functions and 3 touchdowns in his 1st four job activities when he found a 3-yard elapsed early in the second quarter. He currently possesses 35 events for 386 gardens and three touchdowns in four games.Troubling trend: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the local protector on 4 goal passes presently this time, depending on to NFL Next Gen Stats. Banking companies was actually defeated again on Thursday night, this moment by Sheep for a 55-yard score in the 2nd quarter. The Giants were wishing Financial institutions would enter the CB1 role this season. As an alternative, it has actually been a struggle so far.Biggest hole in the strategy: The Giants weren't able to get anything going in the operating game versus the game's worst operate defense. Dallas entered into the contest enabling 185.7 lawns on the ground per game. The Giants entered into the video game assuming they would have effectiveness yet had simply 29 backyards rushing in the initial one-half-- as well as they do with 26 yards on 24 carries.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).