.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and also covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has dealt with the NFL given that 1997 and also Dallas because 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is actually a media reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday night's game, the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys discussed last area in the NFC East at 1-2, a game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up 2 first-half goals and also restricted the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the fifty percent. It was actually a protective war the remainder of the technique, as neither crew racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its second succeed of the season with a final credit rating of 20-15, but superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was actually taken off the area behind time in the activity with a nigh side ankle/foot accident. He pointed out subsequently that X-rays were negative and also he will get an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie receiver Malik Nabers additionally went out the activity in the fourth quarter after experiencing a concussion.Here are actually the best vital things to recognize coming from Thursday evening for each staffs: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out certainly not speak with the media before Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He mentioned he would certainly talk "article gain." The Cowboys acquired the succeed, yet it had not been a creative beauty. However, after Dallas was actually embarrassed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was receiving a gain on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually a lot far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it would certainly possess denoted the first time they lost 3 September games given that 2001, and they will have remained in last area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, especially in the initial half along with touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb (55 gardens) and Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The protection eventually ceased the run and also tensed in the red region, storing the Giants to 5 area goals.Prescott has actually currently won 13 straight against the Giants. His last loss was available in 2016 as a newbie. He tied the second-longest gain touch by a quarterback versus a solitary opponent due to the fact that quarterback statistics were actually initial tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo grass Bills thirteen direct opportunities from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Young beat the Rams 13 right coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire an odds at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Sheep possesses some side project problems, the very best seems to come out of him. In the course of in 2014's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep always kept to themself on the subsidiary and afterwards observed with six activities with at least 11 catches as well as 7 video games along with more than 100 lawns. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep had an altercation along with Prescott and also performed certainly not speak with the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Sheep was actually regretful and also said he would be better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 gardens (both time highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 backyards in his profession, consisting of a 60-yarder in the 3rd fourth against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL file kept through Brett Maher, who produced four along with the Cowboys over two different jobs. Aubrey created a 60-yarder last week versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this period. The rest of the game is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will definitely possess 10 days to get ready for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will aid due to the fact that there is actually still a lot that needs to become dealt with, even with the gain. Previously 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have overlooked on only 19 passes. Against the Saints as well as Ravens, that was actually easy to understand because both crews were actually therefore leading on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive time to toss for a lot of the video game after formerly being actually tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in eight games before Thursday. Oh, and they were imposed penalty on 9 times in the initial 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 kept it close versus the Cowboys, but they still didn't happen away along with a win. After final season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments along with the Cowboys, this must be actually deemed progress, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical success in the NFL, yet this was the 3rd straight step in the ideal direction for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, a minimum of relatively, has limited in between the department competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has gained 14 of recent 15 competitions, and Prescott has trumped all of them thirteen straight opportunities. New york city still isn't pretty there yet, however this confirmed it's at the very least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was actually dependable, accomplishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% finalization) for 281 backyards along with an interception on a Hail storm Mary in the ultimate few seconds. But the Giants were shut out of completion region, and Jones needed on a lot of his deep throws. It is actually especially notable considering this was actually a concern early in training school. There was actually a considerable amount of helpful for Jones, however it was actually almost sufficient. Jones is actually plainly participating in better due to the fact that the opener. Possessing rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) absolutely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the video game in the fourth one-fourth with a blast, Nabers kept adding to his reports. He became the 1st gamer in NFL record along with a minimum of 25 celebrations as well as three touchdowns in his first 4 job games when he found a 3-yard pass early in the 2nd fourth. He right now has 35 events for 386 backyards as well as three touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling style: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the closest defender on four goal passes already this period, depending on to NFL Next Gen Stats. Banks was defeated once again on Thursday night, this time through Sheep for a 55-yard score in the second fourth. The Giants were hoping Banks would certainly step into the CB1 function this time. Instead, it has been actually a struggle so far.Biggest opening in the strategy: The Giants weren't capable to receive everything entering the managing activity against the league's worst operate defense. Dallas came into the contest making it possible for 185.7 yards on the ground every game. The Giants entered the video game assuming they would have results however had just 29 backyards rushing in the first one-half-- and they completed with 26 backyards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).