.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually dealt with the NFL since 1997 and also Dallas since 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can easily 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 easily observe him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday evening's game, the The big apple Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys discussed last spot in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys racked up 2 first-half touchdowns as well as limited the Giants to three field goals to lead 14-9 at the fifty percent. It was actually a defensive battle the rest of the means, as neither group racked up a touchdown in the 2nd half.Dallas picked up its own second gain of the time with a final credit rating of 20-15, yet superstar edge rush Micah Parsons was actually ferried off the field late in the video game along with a left ankle/foot trauma. He stated thereafter that X-rays were negative and also he will definitely receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie receiver Malik Nabers additionally went out the activity in the 4th one-fourth after experiencing a concussion.Here are one of the most crucial traits to recognize coming from Thursday night for each teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not speak to the media prior to Thursday's activity versus the Giants. He mentioned he would talk "article gain." The Cowboys obtained the win, but it wasn't an imaginative beauty. Having said that, after Dallas was humiliated in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was acquiring a succeed on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys shed, it will have denoted the first time they dropped three September games given that 2001, as well as they will possess been in final spot in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, specifically in the very first one-half along with touchdown passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 backyards) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The self defense eventually ceased the run and stabilized at a loss area, storing the Giants to 5 field goals.Prescott has now won thirteen directly versus the Giants. His last reduction came in 2016 as a rookie. He connected the second-longest gain touch through a quarterback versus a solitary challenger since quarterback stats were 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo grass Bills thirteen direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Young beat the Rams thirteen straight from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will receive a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising style: When Lamb has some sideline problems, the greatest seems to follow out of him. In the course of last year's loss at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to himself on the sideline and afterwards followed along with six activities along with a minimum of 11 catches as well as seven activities along with much more than one hundred yards. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep possessed a spat along with Prescott and did not speak with the media after the game. On Tuesday, Sheep was regretful as well as said he will be a lot better. In the first half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 lawns (both season highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has three field goals of 60 gardens in his occupation, featuring a 60-yarder in the third fourth against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL document secured by Brett Maher, that helped make 4 along with the Cowboys over pair of different jobs. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 gardens this period. The rest of the game is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 days to get ready for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment will definitely help due to the fact that there is actually still a lot that needs to become remedied, despite having the win. Before three activities, resisting quarterbacks have missed on just 19 successfully pases. Against the Saints and Ravens, that was understandable because both teams were so dominant on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had excessive time to toss for much of the video game after formerly being agonized due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in eight video games just before Thursday. Oh, and also they were imposed penalty on 9 attend the 1st one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext game: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants kept it close against the Cowboys, yet they still really did not happen away along with a win. After final period, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 conferences with the Cowboys, this must be deemed improvement, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical victories in the NFL, however this was actually the 3rd organized action in the correct direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at least to some degree, has limited in between the branch rivals. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of the past 15 matchups, and also Prescott has defeated all of them thirteen straight opportunities. New york city still isn't pretty certainly there as yet, but this proved it's at least improving.QB breakdown: Jones was actually dependable, finishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% completion) for 281 gardens with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate seconds. But the Giants were actually shut out of the end region, and Jones was short on a lot of his centered throws. It is actually especially noteworthy considering this was an issue early in training camp. There was a ton of suitable for Jones, but it was actually not quite sufficient. Jones is actually precisely participating in much better considering that the opener. Possessing novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) undoubtedly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving behind the activity in the fourth quarter with a trauma, Nabers maintained adding to his reports. He came to be the first player in NFL background along with at the very least 25 events as well as three goals in his very first four occupation activities when he found a 3-yard pass early in the 2nd quarter. He now possesses 35 celebrations for 386 gardens and three goals in four games.Troubling trend: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the nearest defender on four touchdown passes currently this season, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Financial institutions was actually trumped once again on Thursday evening, this time through Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were wishing Banks would enter the CB1 job this period. As an alternative, it has been a battle so far.Biggest opening in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to receive anything using the running video game against the league's worst operate protection. Dallas entered into the contest making it possible for 185.7 yards on the ground every activity. The Giants entered into the game thinking they will possess success yet had just 29 lawns rushing in the very first one-half-- and also they completed with 26 yards on 24 brings.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).