.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has covered the NFL due to the fact that 1997 and also Dallas considering that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Team WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation 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 city Giants and also Dallas Cowboys shared last spot in the NFC East at 1-2, a game behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philadelphia 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 battle the remainder of the method, as neither staff scored a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas picked up its second win of the time along with a final rating of 20-15, but superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was actually carted off the industry late in the activity along with a left side ankle/foot injury. He claimed afterward that X-rays were actually unfavorable and also he will obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice receiver Malik Nabers likewise exited the video game in the fourth quarter after going through a concussion.Here are actually the best necessary factors to know from Thursday evening for each groups: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did not speak with the media before Thursday's game against the Giants. He said he would certainly talk "article succeed." The Cowboys acquired the succeed, yet it wasn't an artistic beauty. Nevertheless, after Dallas was actually embarrassed in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was actually obtaining a win on a quick week.Being 2-2 is so much better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys lost, it would possess noted the first time they dropped three September video games since 2001, and they will have resided in final area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, specifically in the 1st one-half along with goal passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and also Rico Dowdle (15 lawns). The defense finally stopped the run and also stabilized in the hole zone, keeping the Giants to 5 area goals.Prescott has actually now gained thirteen right against the Giants. His final reduction came in 2016 as a newbie. He connected the second-longest gain streak through a quarterback versus a solitary enemy since quarterback stats were actually very first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo Costs 13 direct opportunities coming from 2003 to 2010, and Steve Youthful defeated the Rams thirteen right coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to obtain an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising fad: When Sheep has some subsidiary issues, the most effective seems ahead out of him. During the course of in 2013's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb always kept to themself on the side project and afterwards observed with 6 activities with at the very least 11 catches and also seven games with much more than 100 backyards. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb had an altercation along with Prescott and also carried out certainly not talk to the media after the video game. On Tuesday, Sheep was actually regretful and also claimed he will be actually better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 lawns (both period highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses three field goals of 60 gardens in his career, consisting of a 60-yarder in the 3rd quarter against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL report secured through Brett Maher, that helped make 4 along with the Cowboys over two different assignments. Aubrey made a 60-yarder recently against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 from 60 lawns this time. The rest of the organization is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will definitely have 10 times to prepare yourself for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The moment is going to assist because there is still a great deal that needs to become improved, despite having the win. Previously 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have actually overlooked on simply 19 elapseds. Against the Saints and Ravens, that was reasonable due to the fact that both groups were actually so prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a lot of time to toss for much of the activity after earlier being actually tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend eight activities just before Thursday. Oh, and also they were actually penalized 9 attend the first half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext activity: 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 didn't happen away along with a gain. After last time, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two meetings along with the Cowboys, this must be actually considered as progress, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical triumphes in the NFL, yet this was the third organized action in the best direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at least relatively, has actually narrowed in between the department rivals. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has succeeded 14 of the past 15 matches, and also Prescott has actually trumped all of them 13 direct opportunities. Nyc still isn't quite there as yet, but this confirmed it's at least improving.QB break down: Jones was actually reliable, completing 29 of 40 passes (73% fulfillment) for 281 backyards with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the final few seconds. Yet the Giants were kept out of the end area, as well as Jones was short on most of his centered throws. It's specifically significant considering this was a problem early in training school. There was a ton of suitable for Jones, but it was actually not quite adequate. Jones is actually clearly participating in better given that the opener. Having newbie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving behind the game in the fourth one-fourth along with a blast, Nabers maintained adding to his documents. He came to be the 1st gamer in NFL past along with a minimum of 25 celebrations and three touchdowns in his 1st four profession games when he saw a 3-yard elapsed early in the 2nd quarter. He currently possesses 35 celebrations for 386 backyards and also three goals in 4 games.Troubling fad: Leading Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been actually the nearby defender on four goal passes presently this period, depending on to NFL Next Gen Stats. Banking companies was defeated once more on Thursday night, this time through Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the 2nd fourth. The Giants were actually really hoping Banking companies would certainly step into the CB1 task this period. Rather, it has actually been actually a problem so far.Biggest gap in the game plan: The Giants weren't capable to obtain just about anything entering the running video game versus the game's worst run defense. Dallas entered into the contest permitting 185.7 yards on the ground every video game. The Giants came into the video game assuming they would certainly possess effectiveness but possessed only 29 backyards entering the first half-- and they completed with 26 yards on 24 brings.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).