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Cowboys resist NFC East rival Giants in defensive battle

.Todd ArcherCloseTodd ArcherESPN Team WriterTodd Bishop is an NFL reporter at ESPN and also deals with the Dallas Cowboys. Bishop has dealt with the NFL considering that 1997 and Dallas due to the fact that 2003. He participated in ESPN in 2010. You can observe him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Jordan RaananCloseJordan RaananESPN Personnel WriterJordan Raanan is a media reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan deals with the New York Giants. You may follow him through Twitter @JordanRaanan. Sep 27, 2024, 11:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Entering into Thursday evening's activity, the New York Giants as well as Dallas Cowboys discussed last spot in the NFC East at 1-2, a video game responsible for the 2-1 Washington Commanders as well as Philly Eagles.The Cowboys scored pair of first-half goals and limited the Giants to three basket to lead 14-9 at the half. It was a defensive war the rest of the means, as neither team racked up a touchdown in the second half.Dallas picked up its own second win of the time with an ultimate rating of 20-15, however celebrity edge rush Micah Parsons was carted off the industry late in the video game along with a left ankle/foot personal injury. He claimed later that X-rays were actually bad and also he is going to obtain an MRI on Friday.Giants' novice recipient Malik Nabers also exited the video game in the 4th quarter after suffering a concussion.Here are actually the best crucial points to know coming from Thursday night for both groups: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesDallas CowboysDak Prescott did certainly not contact the media before Thursday's video game against the Giants. He mentioned he will talk "message gain." The Cowboys acquired the gain, but it had not been a creative appeal. However, after Dallas was actually shamed in back-to-back home losses to the New Orleans Saints and also Baltimore Ravens, the only point that mattered was actually acquiring a gain on a quick week.Being 2-2 is a lot far better than 1-3. Possessed the Cowboys shed, it would have noted the very first time they shed 3 September activities because 2001, and also they would have remained in last spot in the NFC East.Prescott was sharp, particularly in the first fifty percent along with touchdown exchanges CeeDee Sheep (55 gardens) and Rico Dowdle (15 backyards). The self defense eventually quit the run as well as stiffened at a loss region, holding the Giants to 5 field goals.Prescott has now won 13 straight against the Giants. His final loss was available in 2016 as a rookie. He connected the second-longest gain streak through a quarterback against a single rival since quarterback statistics were very first tracked in 1950. Tom Brady beat the Buffalo grass Costs thirteen straight times from 2003 to 2010, as well as Steve Youthful beat the Rams 13 straight coming from 1987 to 1998. Prescott is going to receive an odds at No. 14 on Thanksgiving.Promising style: When Sheep possesses some side project issues, the most effective seems to come away from him. During the course of in 2015's reduction at San Francisco, Sheep kept to himself on the sideline and then adhered to with six games with a minimum of 11 catches as well as seven video games with greater than one hundred lawns. In last week's loss to New Orleans, Lamb possessed an altercation with Prescott and did not speak with the media after the game. On Tuesday, Lamb was actually apologetic as well as said he would certainly be a lot better. In the 1st one-half alone, he had six catches for 94 lawns (both period highs) and a touchdown.Eye-popping stat: Brandon Aubrey has actually participated in 21 games for the Cowboys. He has 3 field goals of 60 gardens in his career, including a 60-yarder in the 3rd one-fourth versus the Giants. That's one off the NFL record secured through Brett Maher, that created 4 along with the Cowboys over 2 different assignments. Aubrey helped make a 60-yarder recently versus the Ravens. He is actually 2-for-2 coming from 60 lawns this season. The remainder of the league is 0-for-2, depending on to ESPN Research.Silver coating: The Cowboys will possess 10 times to prepare for the presently undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. The time is going to assist because there is actually still a whole lot that requires to become dealt with, despite having the succeed. Previously 3 video games, opposing quarterbacks have actually missed on only 19 successfully pases. Against the Saints and Ravens, that was actually logical considering that both teams were thus leading on the run. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had way too much time to throw for a lot of the game after earlier being actually agonized due to the Cowboys, that sacked him 24 times in eight activities before Thursday. Oh, and also they were imposed penalty on nine times in the 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 failed to happen away along with a win. After last period, when the Giants were outscored 89-17 in their two conferences along with the Cowboys, this must be deemed progress, right?Sure, there are actually no moral triumphes in the NFL, however this was the 3rd organized intervene the correct direction for the Giants (1-3) after an ugly opener.The gap, at least to some degree, has actually tightened in between the division rivals. Dallas still owns the Giants. It has succeeded 14 of recent 15 matchups, and Prescott has beaten all of them 13 straight opportunities. The big apple still isn't quite there certainly yet, however this confirmed it goes to least improving.QB failure: Jones was dependable, finishing 29 of 40 successfully pases (73% finalization) for 281 gardens along with an interception on a Hailstorm Mary in the last secs. Yet the Giants were shut out of the end area, as well as Jones needed on the majority of his centered tosses. It's specifically notable considering this was an issue early in training camp. There was actually a lot of helpful for Jones, yet it was almost adequate. Jones is accurately participating in better due to the fact that the opener. Having newbie wide receiver Malik Nabers (12 catches for 115 yards) certainly helps.Eye-popping stat: Before leaving the activity in the 4th one-fourth with a trauma, Nabers always kept adding to his reports. He came to be the very first player in NFL record with at the very least 25 events and 3 goals in his very first 4 job video games when he saw a 3-yard pass early in the second quarter. He currently possesses 35 celebrations for 386 lawns and also three touchdowns in 4 games.Troubling trend: Top Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has actually been actually the nearest guardian on 4 goal passes actually this period, according to NFL Next Gen Statistics. Banking companies was defeated once again on Thursday night, this time around by Lamb for a 55-yard score in the second fourth. The Giants were hoping Banks would enter the CB1 function this season. Rather, it has actually been a battle therefore far.Biggest hole in the tactical plan: The Giants weren't able to obtain everything going in the operating activity versus the game's worst run defense. Dallas came into the competition making it possible for 185.7 lawns on the ground every activity. The Giants came into the video game presuming they will have results but had simply 29 yards entering the initial half-- and they completed with 26 lawns on 24 carries.-- Jordan RaananNext video game: at Seat Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 6).