.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and also deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has actually dealt with the NFL because 1997 and also Dallas due to the fact that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can easily follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Team WriterJordan Raanan is a media reporter for NFL Country at ESPN. Raanan covers the Nyc Giants. You can easily follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Getting in Thursday night's activity, the New york city Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys shared final spot in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders and Philly Eagles.The Cowboys racked up two first-half touchdowns and limited the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the one-half. It was a protective war the rest of the way, as neither team racked up a goal in the 2nd half.Dallas got its second gain of the time with a final credit rating of 20-15, yet superstar side rusher Micah Parsons was actually carted off the industry late in the game along with a left ankle/foot injury. He stated later that X-rays were actually damaging as well as he will certainly receive an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice receiver Malik Nabers also went out the video game in the fourth one-fourth after enduring a concussion.Here are one of the most essential factors to understand coming from Thursday evening for both groups: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott performed certainly not speak with the media prior to Thursday's video game against the Giants. He claimed he would certainly talk "message win." The Cowboys received the win, however it had not been an artistic beauty. Nevertheless, after Dallas was actually humiliated in next home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was acquiring a gain on a brief week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Had the Cowboys dropped, it would possess marked the very first time they shed 3 September activities because 2001, as well as they would certainly possess been in final area in the NFC East.Prescott was actually sharp, especially in the 1st half with goal exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The self defense lastly quit the run and also stabilized in the hole area, storing the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has currently gained thirteen right versus the Giants. His last reduction came in 2016 as a novice. He linked the second-longest gain streak by a quarterback versus a singular enemy since quarterback stats were actually first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady trumped the Buffalo Expenses 13 straight opportunities from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Young trumped the Rams thirteen right coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott will definitely get a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Sheep has some sideline concerns, the greatest seems to follow away from him. Throughout last year's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep always kept to himself on the sideline and then observed with 6 video games with at least 11 catches and also 7 video games along with greater than one hundred lawns. In recently's loss to New Orleans, Sheep had a spat with Prescott and also did certainly not contact the media after the game. On Tuesday, Sheep was regretful and stated he will be actually better. In the very first fifty percent alone, he possessed six catches for 94 gardens (both season highs) and also a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 backyards in his career, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd one-fourth versus the Giants. That is actually one off the NFL report secured through Brett Maher, that helped make 4 along with the Cowboys over pair of various jobs. Aubrey made a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 from 60 backyards this time. The rest of the organization is actually 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will certainly possess 10 days to prepare yourself for the presently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The amount of time will certainly assist since there is still a whole lot that requires to be remedied, despite having the win. Over the last three activities, resisting quarterbacks have overlooked on only 19 successfully pases. Against the Saints and Ravens, that was understandable given that both crews were actually therefore dominant on the operate. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones possessed way too much time to toss for a lot of the game after earlier being agonized due to the Cowboys, who sacked him 24 attend eight activities just before Thursday. Oh, as well as they were imposed penalty on 9 attend the initial one-half alone.-- Todd ArcherNext game: at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6.) Luke Hales/Getty ImagesNew York GiantsThe Giants maintained it close against the Cowboys, however they still didn't come away with a gain. After last time, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their 2 appointments with the Cowboys, this needs to be considered as development, right?Sure, there are no moral victories in the NFL, however this was the third organized step in the appropriate instructions for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The space, a minimum of to some degree, has actually tightened between the division competitors. Dallas still possesses the Giants. It has actually won 14 of the past 15 matchups, and Prescott has actually trumped them thirteen straight opportunities. The big apple still isn't fairly there certainly yet, yet this verified it's at least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was dependable, completing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% fulfillment) for 281 yards with an interception on a Hail Mary in the final few seconds. However the Giants were kept out of completion area, and also Jones needed on a lot of his deep tosses. It is actually especially notable considering this was actually a trouble early in training school. There was actually a great deal of helpful for Jones, however it was actually almost sufficient. Jones is actually plainly participating in far better because the opener. Having newbie pass receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 lawns) surely helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving behind the game in the fourth quarter with a concussion, Nabers always kept contributing to his files. He became the initial gamer in NFL record with a minimum of 25 celebrations and three touchdowns in his first 4 profession games when he got a 3-yard pass early in the second fourth. He now has 35 events for 386 yards and three touchdowns in four games.Troubling trend: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has been actually the nearest protector on 4 goal passes already this time, according to NFL Next Generation Stats. Financial institutions was defeated once more on Thursday evening, this time around through Sheep for a 55-yard rating in the 2nd one-fourth. The Giants were actually really hoping Banks would enter the CB1 job this season. Rather, it has been actually a struggle so far.Biggest opening in the game plan: The Giants weren't capable to obtain just about anything entering the managing video game versus the league's worst operate protection. Dallas entered into the contest making it possible for 185.7 gardens on the ground per game. The Giants came into the game believing they will have effectiveness but had simply 29 yards rushing in the initial fifty percent-- as well as they finished with 26 gardens on 24 brings.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).