.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Personnel WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN and also covers the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually covered the NFL given that 1997 and also Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Staff WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New york city Giants. You can observe him by means of Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering Thursday night's video game, the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys discussed final spot in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as 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 fifty percent. It was a protective battle the rest of the method, as neither group scored a goal in the second half.Dallas picked up its second succeed of the period with a last rating of 20-15, however star edge rush Micah Parsons was taken off the field late in the activity along with a remaining ankle/foot injury. He claimed afterward that X-rays were actually damaging as well as he will certainly get an MRI on Friday.Giants' newbie receiver Malik Nabers likewise left the game in the 4th quarter after enduring a concussion.Here are the most necessary things to know coming from Thursday evening for both staffs: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not talk to the media before Thursday's activity versus the Giants. He stated he would communicate "message succeed." The Cowboys acquired the win, but it had not been an imaginative elegance. Nonetheless, after Dallas was shamed in next home reductions to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only trait that mattered was actually obtaining a win on a quick week.Being 2-2 is so much far better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys shed, it would possess denoted the very first time they shed 3 September games given that 2001, and also they would have been in final spot in the NFC East.Prescott was actually alert, especially in the 1st one-half with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and Rico Dowdle (15 yards). The defense lastly quit the operate as well as stiffened in the hole zone, storing the Giants to five industry goals.Prescott has actually now gained thirteen right against the Giants. His last reduction was available in 2016 as a rookie. He connected the second-longest win touch by a quarterback versus a singular opponent given that quarterback stats were actually initial tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo grass Bills thirteen straight times coming from 2003 to 2010, and Steve Young beat the Rams thirteen straight from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire an opportunity at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising style: When Lamb has some sideline problems, the very best seems to be to find away from him. Throughout last year's loss at San Francisco, Sheep maintained to themself on the subsidiary and afterwards observed along with 6 video games with a minimum of 11 catches and also seven video games with greater than 100 backyards. In last week's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep possessed an altercation with Prescott and also performed certainly not speak to the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Sheep was regretful as well as mentioned he will be better. In the first one-half alone, he had six catches for 94 lawns (both season highs) as well as a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He possesses 3 field goals of 60 gardens in his career, featuring a 60-yarder in the third quarter versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL document kept by Brett Maher, that created 4 along with the Cowboys over 2 various assignments. Aubrey made a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this period. The rest of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will certainly possess 10 times to prepare yourself for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will certainly help considering that there is still a whole lot that requires to be remedied, even with the win. Previously three activities, opposing quarterbacks have actually overlooked on only 19 passes. Versus the Saints as well as Ravens, that was logical due to the fact that each staffs were actually so leading on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive time to toss for much of the game after recently being agonized by the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 times in 8 games just before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were imposed penalty on nine times in the initial 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 didn't come away along with a win. After final season, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two conferences along with the Cowboys, this has to be deemed progress, right?Sure, there are actually no moral triumphes in the NFL, yet this was the third organized action in the ideal path for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The void, at the very least relatively, has tightened in between the division rivals. Dallas still has the Giants. It has actually succeeded 14 of the past 15 matches, and Prescott has defeated them thirteen direct times. The big apple still isn't pretty there certainly yet, yet this verified it's at least improving.QB breakdown: Jones was actually effective, finishing 29 of 40 elapseds (73% finalization) for 281 lawns with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the last secs. Yet the Giants were actually stayed out of completion zone, and also Jones needed on most of his deep tosses. It's specifically remarkable considering this was a trouble early in training camp. There was actually a bunch of great for Jones, but it was actually not quite adequate. Jones is actually accurately participating in better because the opener. Having novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) absolutely helps.Eye-popping stat: Just before leaving behind the game in the 4th one-fourth along with a concussion, Nabers maintained adding to his documents. He became the very first player in NFL record along with at the very least 25 functions as well as three goals in his first four career video games when he got a 3-yard elapsed early in the 2nd fourth. He currently has 35 celebrations for 386 backyards as well as three goals in four games.Troubling trend: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been actually the local defender on four goal passes currently this season, according to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Banks was actually trumped again on Thursday evening, this time by Lamb for a 55-yard rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were really hoping Banking companies would certainly step into the CB1 duty this period. As an alternative, it has actually been a battle so far.Biggest gap in the tactical plan: The Giants weren't able to acquire just about anything going in the managing game versus the organization's worst run defense. Dallas entered the competition making it possible for 185.7 lawns on the ground every game. The Giants entered the video game believing they would have success but possessed only 29 backyards rushing in the 1st half-- and they do with 26 yards on 24 lugs.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).