.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Bishop is an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has dealt with the NFL considering that 1997 and Dallas because 2003. He signed up with ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is actually a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the Nyc Giants. You may follow him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering into Thursday evening's activity, the New York Giants and also Dallas Cowboys discussed last place in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up two first-half goals as well as limited the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was actually a protective fight the remainder of the method, as neither crew racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas grabbed its second gain of the period along with a final credit rating of 20-15, yet superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was actually brought off the industry late in the video game with a remaining ankle/foot injury. He stated later that X-rays were bad and also he will definitely acquire an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie recipient Malik Nabers likewise went out the activity in the fourth quarter after suffering a concussion.Here are the absolute most important factors to know coming from Thursday evening for each crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not speak with the media prior to Thursday's video game against the Giants. He stated he would communicate "post succeed." The Cowboys got the gain, yet it wasn't a creative elegance. Having said that, after Dallas was actually embarrassed in next home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was obtaining a gain on a short week.Being 2-2 is a great deal far better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys lost, it would have denoted the very first time they lost 3 September video games due to the fact that 2001, and they would certainly possess been in final location in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, specifically in the first one-half along with goal exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The self defense lastly ceased the operate and also stabilized in the red region, holding the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has currently won thirteen right against the Giants. His final reduction can be found in 2016 as a rookie. He connected the second-longest gain streak by a quarterback versus a singular enemy because quarterback statistics were initial 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 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will obtain an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Lamb has some subsidiary concerns, the best appears to come away from him. During in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep kept to himself on the side project and afterwards adhered to with six video games along with at the very least 11 catches as well as seven activities along with more than 100 lawns. In last week's loss to New Orleans, Sheep possessed an altercation along with Prescott and performed not talk to the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was apologetic and stated he would certainly be actually better. In the first one-half alone, he had six catches for 94 gardens (both time highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 backyards in his career, consisting of a 60-yarder in the 3rd one-fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL record held through Brett Maher, that helped make 4 with the Cowboys over 2 different assignments. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder last week versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 gardens this time. The rest of the game is actually 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 days to prepare yourself for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will definitely assist because there is still a great deal that needs to have to become repaired, even with the gain. Before 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have actually skipped on only 19 passes. Against the Saints as well as Ravens, that was actually reasonable given that each crews were therefore prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had way too much time to throw for a lot of the video game after previously being tortured due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend 8 video games just before Thursday. Oh, and also they were actually punished 9 times in the initial one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext 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 failed to come away along with a gain. After final season, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two appointments with the Cowboys, this has to be actually considered as progression, right?Sure, there are no ethical success in the NFL, but this was actually the third organized action in the correct path for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at the very least to some degree, has actually limited between the division opponents. Dallas still has the Giants. It has succeeded 14 of recent 15 competitions, and also Prescott has beaten all of them thirteen straight opportunities. New york city still isn't fairly there certainly as yet, however this proved it goes to minimum improving.QB failure: Jones was actually effective, completing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% conclusion) for 281 lawns with an interception on a Hail Mary in the final few seconds. Yet the Giants were actually shut out of completion region, and Jones needed on the majority of his deep throws. It's specifically remarkable considering this was actually a concern early in training camp. There was actually a bunch of suitable for Jones, but it was almost enough. Jones is actually plainly participating in much better considering that the opener. Having rookie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving behind the activity in the fourth quarter along with a trauma, Nabers kept contributing to his reports. He became the very first gamer in NFL background with at the very least 25 receptions as well as three touchdowns in his 1st four occupation activities when he found a 3-yard pass early in the 2nd fourth. He right now possesses 35 celebrations for 386 lawns and three goals in 4 games.Troubling style: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the local protector on 4 touchdown passes presently this time, according to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Financial institutions was actually defeated again on Thursday evening, this moment by Sheep for a 55-yard rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were actually wishing Banks would certainly enter the CB1 part this time. Instead, it has been a problem therefore far.Biggest hole in the tactical plan: The Giants weren't able to get anything going in the managing video game against the league's worst run defense. Dallas entered into the competition permitting 185.7 yards on the ground per video game. The Giants entered the game presuming they will possess results but possessed just 29 yards entering the first one-half-- and they do with 26 yards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).