.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and also deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL because 1997 and also Dallas given that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can easily follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is actually a reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You may follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday evening's video game, the New York Giants and also Dallas Cowboys shared final spot in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys racked up 2 first-half goals as well as limited the Giants to three field goals to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was actually a defensive struggle the remainder of the technique, as neither team racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas got its second win of the period along with a final score of 20-15, yet superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons was actually carted off the field late in the video game along with a left side ankle/foot injury. He pointed out thereafter that X-rays were negative as well as he will definitely receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice recipient Malik Nabers also left the game in the fourth quarter after going through a concussion.Here are the absolute most necessary traits to understand coming from Thursday night for both crews: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out not contact the media just before Thursday's video game against the Giants. He said he will communicate "blog post win." The Cowboys obtained the gain, yet it had not been a creative appeal. Nevertheless, after Dallas was humiliated in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was actually acquiring a win on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it would have denoted the first time they dropped 3 September games given that 2001, and they would have remained in last location in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, especially in the initial one-half along with touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb (55 backyards) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The protection ultimately quit the operate as well as tensed at a loss area, holding the Giants to five area goals.Prescott has actually currently won thirteen directly versus the Giants. His final loss can be found in 2016 as a rookie. He linked the second-longest win touch by a quarterback against a single enemy given that quarterback statistics were 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo grass Costs 13 direct times from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Young defeated the Rams 13 right from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to receive a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep has some subsidiary issues, the best seems ahead out of him. Throughout last year's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to themself on the sideline and afterwards adhered to along with six games along with a minimum of 11 catches and 7 video games along with greater than 100 yards. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Lamb had an altercation along with Prescott and also performed certainly not speak with the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic and also said he will be better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 lawns (both season highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 gardens in his occupation, consisting of a 60-yarder in the 3rd fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL file secured through Brett Maher, that helped make four along with the Cowboys over 2 different stints. Aubrey produced a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 gardens this time. The remainder of the organization is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver cellular lining: The Cowboys will definitely possess 10 times to prepare for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will aid since there is still a lot that needs to become dealt with, despite having the win. Before three activities, opposing quarterbacks have actually skipped on only 19 passes. Versus the Saints and Ravens, that was actually easy to understand due to the fact that each groups were actually thus prevalent on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed too much opportunity to toss for a lot of the video game after previously being agonized due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend eight activities before Thursday. Oh, and also they were actually imposed penalty on 9 attend the first fifty percent alone.-- Todd ArcherNext activity: 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 with a gain. After last season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments along with the Cowboys, this needs to be considered as progression, right?Sure, there are no moral triumphes in the NFL, but this was the third straight intervene the appropriate instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at the very least relatively, has limited between the department rivals. Dallas still has the Giants. It has actually succeeded 14 of the past 15 matchups, and Prescott has trumped them thirteen direct opportunities. New York still isn't very there certainly yet, yet this showed it's at minimum improving.QB malfunction: Jones was reliable, completing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% conclusion) for 281 gardens with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate few seconds. But the Giants were actually shut out of the end area, and Jones was short on the majority of his centered tosses. It's specifically remarkable considering this was actually a trouble early in training camp. There was actually a bunch of suitable for Jones, however it was not quite sufficient. Jones is accurately playing much better considering that the opener. Possessing newbie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving the activity in the fourth quarter with a concussion, Nabers always kept including in his records. He came to be the first player in NFL record along with at the very least 25 receptions and three touchdowns in his first four occupation activities when he saw a 3-yard successfully pass early in the second quarter. He currently possesses 35 celebrations for 386 gardens and also three goals in four games.Troubling pattern: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been the nearby defender on four goal passes actually this time, depending on to NFL Next Gen Stats. Financial institutions was trumped again on Thursday evening, this time around through Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the second fourth. The Giants were actually really hoping Banks will step into the CB1 part this season. As an alternative, it has been a struggle thus far.Biggest opening in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't able to receive anything entering the running game against the organization's worst operate self defense. Dallas came into the competition enabling 185.7 backyards on the ground every game. The Giants entered into the video game thinking they would certainly have results yet had only 29 backyards rushing in the first one-half-- and also they finished with 26 yards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).