.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually covered the NFL since 1997 and also Dallas given that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is actually a media reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday night's activity, the New york city Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys shared last place in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys racked up pair of first-half touchdowns and restricted the Giants to 3 field goals to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a protective struggle the remainder of the means, as neither team racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas got its own 2nd succeed of the time with an ultimate rating of 20-15, but star side rush Micah Parsons was brought off the industry behind time in the activity along with a left side ankle/foot injury. He mentioned later that X-rays were actually unfavorable and also he will definitely obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie receiver Malik Nabers likewise went out the game in the fourth one-fourth after suffering a concussion.Here are the most crucial factors to understand from Thursday night for both teams: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed not speak with the media just before Thursday's activity against the Giants. He claimed he would communicate "message succeed." The Cowboys received the gain, but it had not been an imaginative charm. Nevertheless, after Dallas was humiliated in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only thing that mattered was getting a gain on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually a great deal far better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys lost, it would certainly possess marked the very first time they lost three September video games given that 2001, as well as they will have resided in final area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, particularly in the 1st fifty percent with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 backyards) and Rico Dowdle (15 lawns). The protection ultimately stopped the operate as well as tensed at a loss area, storing the Giants to five area goals.Prescott has actually right now won 13 directly against the Giants. His last reduction came in 2016 as a newbie. He tied the second-longest gain streak by a quarterback versus a solitary enemy given that quarterback stats were actually first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo Bills thirteen straight opportunities from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful beat the Rams thirteen straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will certainly acquire a possibility at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep has some side project concerns, the most ideal appears to find away from him. Throughout last year's loss at San Francisco, Sheep always kept to themself on the sideline and afterwards observed with six video games with at the very least 11 catches as well as 7 activities with more than one hundred yards. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb had an altercation along with Prescott and also performed not speak with the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Sheep was actually regretful and stated he will be actually much better. In the very first half alone, he possessed 6 catches for 94 yards (both period highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 ready the Cowboys. He possesses three basket of 60 gardens in his profession, featuring a 60-yarder in the third quarter against the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL document secured by Brett Maher, who created four with the Cowboys over 2 different stints. Aubrey created a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 backyards this period. The remainder of the game is 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys are going to possess 10 days to prepare yourself for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will definitely assist given that there is still a whole lot that needs to have to be repaired, despite having the win. Before 3 games, opposing quarterbacks have missed on merely 19 passes. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was logical due to the fact that both crews were so prevalent on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive time to toss for much of the game after formerly being tortured due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 attend 8 video games prior to Thursday. Oh, and also they were punished 9 times in the very first half 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, however they still really did not happen away along with a win. After last period, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments along with the Cowboys, this has to be considered as progression, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical victories in the NFL, but this was the third organized step in the right path for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The void, at least to some degree, has tightened in between the division competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has actually gained 14 of the past 15 matchups, and Prescott has actually defeated all of them 13 straight opportunities. Nyc still isn't fairly there certainly yet, however this verified it goes to least improving.QB break down: Jones was actually dependable, completing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% conclusion) for 281 yards with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate few seconds. However the Giants were actually kept out of the end region, and Jones needed on a lot of his centered tosses. It's particularly significant considering this was actually a problem early in training camp. There was actually a ton of helpful for Jones, yet it was actually almost adequate. Jones is actually accurately playing far better given that the opener. Possessing novice wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) surely helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving behind the video game in the fourth quarter along with a blast, Nabers kept including in his reports. He came to be the initial gamer in NFL background with at least 25 celebrations and three touchdowns in his initial 4 occupation video games when he caught a 3-yard pass early in the second one-fourth. He now possesses 35 events for 386 yards and three goals in 4 games.Troubling trend: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the closest protector on 4 goal passes actually this time, depending on to NFL Next Generation Stats. Banks was actually beat again on Thursday night, this moment by Sheep for a 55-yard credit rating in the 2nd fourth. The Giants were wishing Banking companies would certainly enter the CB1 part this season. As an alternative, it has been a battle so far.Biggest hole in the tactical plan: The Giants weren't capable to receive anything using the operating activity against the league's worst run protection. Dallas entered into the contest making it possible for 185.7 gardens on the ground per game. The Giants entered into the activity presuming they would certainly possess excellence but possessed merely 29 gardens rushing in the very first fifty percent-- as well as they do with 26 yards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).