.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Staff WriterTodd Bishop is actually an NFL media reporter at ESPN as well as covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has dealt with the NFL given that 1997 as well as Dallas considering that 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You may observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Workers WriterJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the Nyc Giants. You can easily follow him using Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Going into Thursday night's game, the New York Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys discussed final area in the NFC East at 1-2, an activity behind the 2-1 Washington Commanders and also Philadelphia Eagles.The Cowboys racked up 2 first-half goals as well as confined the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the fifty percent. It was a protective fight the rest of the means, as neither group scored a goal in the second half.Dallas grabbed its own second win of the period with an ultimate credit rating of 20-15, yet celebrity side rush Micah Parsons was actually hauled off the field behind time in the game with a remaining ankle/foot injury. He stated subsequently that X-rays were unfavorable as well as he will certainly obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice recipient Malik Nabers also went out the game in the 4th one-fourth after enduring a concussion.Here are the most significant traits to recognize coming from Thursday night for each staffs: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott carried out not talk to the media prior to Thursday's activity against the Giants. He stated he would talk "message succeed." The Cowboys got the win, yet it wasn't an imaginative appeal. However, after Dallas was actually humiliated in back-to-back home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only factor that mattered was acquiring a gain on a short week.Being 2-2 is actually so much better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys shed, it would certainly have denoted the very first time they dropped 3 September games considering that 2001, as well as they would certainly have resided in last spot in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, specifically in the 1st fifty percent with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 lawns) as well as Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The self defense ultimately ceased the operate and also stabilized in the hole zone, keeping the Giants to five field goals.Prescott has actually currently won thirteen directly versus the Giants. His final loss was available in 2016 as a novice. He connected the second-longest gain touch through a quarterback against a solitary challenger since quarterback stats were first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo grass Expenses 13 straight times from 2003 to 2010, and also Steve Youthful trumped the Rams 13 right coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to get a chance at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising pattern: When Lamb has some side project concerns, the greatest seems to be to come out of him. During in 2014's reduction at San Francisco, Lamb kept to themself on the sideline and afterwards observed with six games along with at the very least 11 catches and also seven video games with greater than one hundred gardens. In recently's reduction to New Orleans, Sheep had an altercation along with Prescott and also carried out not speak to the media after the activity. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually regretful and also stated he would be a lot better. In the initial one-half alone, he possessed six catches for 94 backyards (both period highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has played 21 games for the Cowboys. He has three field goals of 60 gardens in his profession, including a 60-yarder in the third one-fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL record held through Brett Maher, who produced four along with the Cowboys over pair of various assignments. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is 2-for-2 coming from 60 gardens this period. The rest of the organization is 0-for-2, according to ESPN Research.Silver lining: The Cowboys will certainly have 10 times to prepare for the currently unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. The time will certainly help because there is still a great deal that needs to be repaired, even with the gain. Previously 3 activities, opposing quarterbacks have missed on only 19 passes. Against the Saints and also Ravens, that was reasonable given that each groups were actually thus leading on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a lot of time to toss for much of the game after recently being tormented due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in 8 games before Thursday. Oh, and they were penalized 9 times in the 1st 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 versus the Cowboys, yet they still really did not happen away along with a gain. After final period, when the Giants were actually outscored 89-17 in their two conferences with the Cowboys, this must be actually viewed as progression, right?Sure, there are no ethical success in the NFL, yet this was the third straight come in the best instructions for the Giants (1-3) after a rough opener.The gap, a minimum of to some degree, has narrowed between the branch competitors. Dallas still has the Giants. It has gained 14 of the past 15 matches, and Prescott has defeated them 13 direct times. New york city still isn't pretty there certainly as yet, yet this confirmed it's at the very least improving.QB malfunction: Jones was reliable, completing 29 of 40 passes (73% finalization) for 281 yards along with an interception on a Hail Mary in the ultimate seconds. Yet the Giants were actually kept out of the end zone, as well as Jones was short on many of his deep tosses. It's particularly notable considering this was an issue early in training camp. There was a bunch of great for Jones, yet it was almost enough. Jones is actually accurately playing far better given that the opener. Possessing newbie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 gardens) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Prior to leaving behind the game in the 4th quarter with a blast, Nabers maintained including in his documents. He came to be the 1st gamer in NFL history along with a minimum of 25 receptions and also 3 goals in his 1st 4 job games when he saw a 3-yard successfully pass early in the second quarter. He now has 35 functions for 386 gardens and three goals in four games.Troubling fad: Best Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the nearest defender on four touchdown passes presently this season, depending on to NFL Next Gen Stats. Banking companies was trumped once again on Thursday evening, this moment by Lamb for a 55-yard credit rating in the second quarter. The Giants were actually hoping Banks would certainly enter the CB1 job this period. Instead, it has actually been actually a battle so far.Biggest opening in the strategic plan: The Giants weren't able to acquire anything entering the managing activity versus the league's worst operate self defense. Dallas entered into the contest allowing 185.7 lawns on the ground per game. The Giants entered into the activity thinking they would possess effectiveness however had merely 29 gardens entering the first one-half-- and also they finished with 26 backyards on 24 holds.-- Jordan RaananNext game: at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).