.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL considering that 1997 and also Dallas since 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is actually a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can observe him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday evening's game, the Nyc Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys discussed final spot in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up two first-half goals and limited the Giants to 3 field goals to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was a protective struggle the remainder of the method, as neither team racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas got its second gain of the period with a last rating of 20-15, however celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was actually hauled off the area behind time in the activity along with a left ankle/foot personal injury. He pointed out thereafter that X-rays were unfavorable as well as he will get an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice receiver Malik Nabers additionally exited the video game in the fourth quarter after going through a concussion.Here are actually the best significant things to recognize from Thursday night for both crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not speak with the media prior to Thursday's game versus the Giants. He stated he will speak "post win." The Cowboys obtained the succeed, however it had not been an artistic elegance. Nonetheless, after Dallas was actually embarrassed in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was getting a gain on a quick week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys lost, it will possess marked the first time they shed three September video games because 2001, and they would possess resided in last spot in the NFC East.Prescott was alert, particularly in the initial half with goal passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 backyards) and also Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The self defense finally stopped the run and also tensed at a loss region, keeping the Giants to 5 field goals.Prescott has now won 13 right versus the Giants. His last loss came in 2016 as a newbie. He linked the second-longest gain touch through a quarterback against a singular opponent because quarterback stats were actually very first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo Bills 13 direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Young beat the Rams thirteen straight from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to obtain an odds at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising fad: When Sheep has some side project issues, the very best seems to be ahead away from him. During in 2013's loss at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to himself on the sideline and after that observed along with six activities along with at the very least 11 catches and also seven games with greater than one hundred lawns. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep possessed a squabble with Prescott as well as performed certainly not talk with the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic as well as said he would be actually much better. In the initial fifty percent alone, he had 6 catches for 94 backyards (both time highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 ready the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 backyards in his profession, consisting of a 60-yarder in the third fourth against the Giants. That's one off the NFL report held through Brett Maher, who produced 4 with the Cowboys over pair of different stints. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 backyards this time. The remainder of the organization is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys will possess 10 days to prepare for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will certainly help since there is actually still a lot that requires to become dealt with, despite the succeed. Previously three games, resisting quarterbacks have actually overlooked on just 19 elapseds. Against the Saints and Ravens, that was actually understandable since each groups were thus prevalent on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a lot of opportunity to throw for much of the activity after recently being tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend 8 games before Thursday. Oh, and also they were penalized 9 times in the initial 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 versus the Cowboys, but they still failed to happen away with a succeed. After final period, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their pair of meetings along with the Cowboys, this needs to be deemed improvement, right?Sure, there are actually no moral victories in the NFL, but this was actually the third organized intervene the ideal instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The void, at the very least to some extent, has actually narrowed between the branch rivals. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has gained 14 of the past 15 competitions, as well as Prescott has defeated all of them thirteen direct times. Nyc still isn't fairly certainly there as yet, yet this showed it's at least improving.QB break down: Jones was efficient, accomplishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% fulfillment) for 281 backyards with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate secs. But the Giants were shut out of the end zone, and also Jones needed on many of his deep tosses. It is actually specifically significant considering this was actually a concern early in training school. There was actually a lot of good for Jones, however it was actually almost enough. Jones is actually plainly playing much better given that the opener. Possessing newbie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) definitely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving the activity in the fourth one-fourth with a blast, Nabers always kept adding to his files. He ended up being the very first player in NFL background with a minimum of 25 events as well as 3 goals in his very first 4 career activities when he found a 3-yard elapsed early in the 2nd quarter. He right now has 35 receptions for 386 yards as well as three touchdowns in four games.Troubling style: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the nearest defender on four goal passes actually this season, depending on to NFL Next Generation Stats. Banking companies was actually beat again on Thursday evening, this moment through Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were actually hoping Banking companies will step into the CB1 role this time. Rather, it has actually been actually a struggle so far.Biggest hole in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't capable to receive anything going in the managing video game versus the game's worst run protection. Dallas came into the competition permitting 185.7 lawns on the ground per game. The Giants entered into the activity presuming they would certainly possess effectiveness but had merely 29 yards rushing in the first one-half-- and also they do with 26 yards on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).