.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Workers WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL media reporter at ESPN and deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has dealt with the NFL since 1997 and also Dallas because 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can easily observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Personnel WriterJordan Raanan is a media reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You can observe him through Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday night's game, the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys shared final place in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys racked up pair of first-half goals as well as limited the Giants to 3 basket to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was actually a protective battle the rest of the way, as neither team scored a goal in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own second succeed of the time with a last rating of 20-15, yet superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons was brought off the area late in the game with a nigh side ankle/foot injury. He mentioned thereafter that X-rays were negative as well as he will definitely receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie recipient Malik Nabers additionally went out the activity in the 4th quarter after experiencing a concussion.Here are the most important factors to know coming from Thursday evening for both crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not contact the media prior to Thursday's video game versus the Giants. He claimed he would certainly communicate "message gain." The Cowboys acquired the succeed, but it wasn't an artistic beauty. However, after Dallas was shamed in next home reductions to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was actually acquiring a succeed on a quick week.Being 2-2 is a lot far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it would possess denoted the first time they shed three September activities due to the fact that 2001, and also they will possess resided in last place in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, especially in the 1st fifty percent with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Lamb (55 backyards) and also Rico Dowdle (15 gardens). The protection lastly quit the operate and stiffened at a loss region, keeping the Giants to five industry goals.Prescott has currently gained 13 directly versus the Giants. His final loss was available in 2016 as a rookie. He tied the second-longest gain touch by a quarterback against a single opponent due to the fact that quarterback stats were actually first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo Expenses 13 straight opportunities from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful beat the Rams 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will certainly get an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Lamb possesses some sideline concerns, the greatest appears to follow out of him. In the course of in 2014's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep kept to themself on the side project and then adhered to with 6 video games along with at least 11 catches and also seven activities with much more than one hundred backyards. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep had a spat with Prescott and performed certainly not contact the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic and also said he would certainly be better. In the first one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 yards (both time highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 yards in his career, featuring a 60-yarder in the third fourth against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL file kept by Brett Maher, who helped make 4 along with the Cowboys over pair of various assignments. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 lawns this period. The remainder of the organization is 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys will possess 10 times to prepare for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will assist since there is still a lot that needs to have to be fixed, even with the succeed. Over the last 3 games, opposing quarterbacks have actually skipped on simply 19 passes. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was actually logical considering that each groups were actually so dominant on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed too much opportunity to throw for much of the video game after previously being tortured by the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in 8 games just before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were punished 9 times in the 1st fifty percent 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, however they still failed to come away with a gain. After last period, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their 2 conferences along with the Cowboys, this must be actually deemed improvement, right?Sure, there are no moral victories in the NFL, however this was actually the 3rd straight intervene the correct path for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The void, at least relatively, has tightened in between the division opponents. Dallas still has the Giants. It has gained 14 of recent 15 matches, and also Prescott has actually beaten them 13 direct times. New york city still isn't very there certainly yet, however this showed it's at minimum improving.QB breakdown: Jones was actually efficient, completing 29 of 40 passes (73% finalization) for 281 yards with an interception on a Hail storm Mary in the ultimate secs. However the Giants were stayed out of completion area, and also Jones was short on most of his deep throws. It is actually especially distinctive considering this was actually a problem early in training camp. There was a lot of great for Jones, however it was not quite adequate. Jones is actually plainly participating in far better since the opener. Possessing rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) surely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving the activity in the fourth one-fourth with a concussion, Nabers always kept including in his files. He ended up being the first player in NFL past with at the very least 25 receptions and also 3 touchdowns in his first four career games when he found a 3-yard pass early in the second one-fourth. He right now possesses 35 events for 386 backyards and 3 touchdowns in four games.Troubling trend: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been actually the local protector on 4 touchdown passes already this season, depending on to NFL Next Generation Stats. Banks was beat again on Thursday evening, this time around by Lamb for a 55-yard rating in the second quarter. The Giants were actually hoping Banking companies will enter the CB1 task this time. Instead, it has actually been actually a battle therefore far.Biggest hole in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't able to obtain anything using the managing video game against the league's worst run protection. Dallas came into the contest making it possible for 185.7 lawns on the ground per video game. The Giants entered the video game presuming they will possess effectiveness but possessed only 29 gardens rushing in the first one-half-- and they do with 26 backyards on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).