.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL media reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has actually dealt with the NFL because 1997 as well as Dallas due to the fact that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You may follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Personnel WriterJordan Raanan is actually a press reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New york city Giants. You can observe him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting into Thursday evening's activity, the Nyc Giants and Dallas Cowboys shared last spot in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half goals and 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 crew scored a touchdown in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own second succeed of the period along with a final score of 20-15, but celebrity edge rush Micah Parsons was taken off the industry behind time in the video game along with a nigh side ankle/foot accident. He stated subsequently that X-rays were actually adverse and also he is going to receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' rookie receiver Malik Nabers also went out the activity in the 4th one-fourth after enduring a concussion.Here are the most vital factors to recognize from Thursday evening for each staffs: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out certainly not talk to the media just before Thursday's game against the Giants. He claimed he will speak "message succeed." The Cowboys received the succeed, however it had not been an artistic charm. Having said that, after Dallas was actually shamed in back-to-back home reductions to the New Orleans Saints as well as Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was actually obtaining a gain on a brief week.Being 2-2 is actually a lot better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys shed, it will have denoted the first time they dropped 3 September video games because 2001, as well as they would certainly have remained in last place in the NFC East.Prescott was alert, especially in the first one-half with goal passes to CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 lawns). The protection lastly ceased the run as well as stabilized at a loss zone, storing the Giants to 5 area goals.Prescott has actually now gained thirteen straight against the Giants. His last loss can be found in 2016 as a rookie. He linked the second-longest gain touch by a quarterback against a single enemy considering that quarterback stats were actually 1st tracked in 1950. Tom Brady defeated the Buffalo Costs thirteen straight times coming from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Youthful trumped the Rams 13 directly coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will acquire an odds at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising trend: When Lamb possesses some side project problems, the very best seems to be to find out of him. In the course of in 2014's loss at San Francisco, Lamb maintained to themself on the sideline and afterwards adhered to along with 6 video games along with at the very least 11 catches and also seven activities along with more than one hundred yards. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Lamb possessed a spat with Prescott as well as performed certainly not contact the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was apologetic as well as stated he would be better. In the initial fifty percent alone, he had 6 catches for 94 backyards (both season highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has three basket of 60 lawns in his job, consisting of a 60-yarder in the 3rd fourth against the Giants. That's one off the NFL record kept through Brett Maher, who helped make four along with the Cowboys over two different stints. Aubrey created a 60-yarder last week against the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this period. The remainder of the league is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys are going to possess 10 days to get ready for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will certainly assist due to the fact that there is actually still a whole lot that requires to be fixed, despite the succeed. Over the last 3 activities, resisting quarterbacks have overlooked on merely 19 passes. Against the Saints as well as Ravens, that was logical considering that both groups were so dominant on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed excessive opportunity to toss for a lot of the video game after formerly being actually tormented by the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in 8 video games before Thursday. Oh, and also they were punished 9 times in the initial half 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, however they still really did not happen away with a win. After last season, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their two appointments with the Cowboys, this must be actually considered as improvement, right?Sure, there are actually no ethical victories in the NFL, however this was the 3rd straight step in the appropriate direction for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The space, at least to some extent, has limited between the division competitors. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has actually won 14 of the past 15 competitions, as well as Prescott has actually defeated them 13 straight opportunities. New york city still isn't rather certainly there as yet, however this confirmed it goes to minimum improving.QB failure: Jones was actually efficient, accomplishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% conclusion) for 281 backyards along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the ultimate secs. However the Giants were kept out of the end region, and also Jones was short on most of his centered throws. It's particularly noteworthy considering this was a problem early in training camp. There was actually a great deal of helpful for Jones, but it was actually not quite adequate. Jones is precisely playing better considering that the opener. Having novice pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 backyards) absolutely helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving behind the game in the fourth one-fourth along with a trauma, Nabers kept adding to his reports. He became the very first player in NFL record with at least 25 events as well as three goals in his very first four career games when he saw a 3-yard pass early in the second quarter. He currently possesses 35 functions for 386 lawns and 3 touchdowns in four games.Troubling fad: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been the local guardian on four touchdown passes currently this time, depending on to NFL Next Generation Statistics. Banks was actually defeated once again on Thursday evening, this moment through Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the second one-fourth. The Giants were wishing Financial institutions would step into the CB1 part this time. As an alternative, it has actually been actually a struggle thus far.Biggest opening in the tactical plan: The Giants weren't capable to obtain just about anything entering the operating game against the league'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 thinking they will possess results but possessed merely 29 backyards entering the very first fifty percent-- as well as they do with 26 backyards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext activity: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).