Game Summary
The Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the New York Giants with a 20-15 victory on Thursday Night Football. This win improved their record to 2-2, while the Giants fell to 1-3. Dak Prescott, the Cowboys’ quarterback, completed 22 of 27 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. One of the highlights was a 55-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb. The Dallas defense was formidable, allowing only five field goals and no touchdowns.
Key Players and Injuries
The game saw significant injuries on both sides. Micah Parsons, the Cowboys’ defensive end, was carted off in the final quarter due to an injury after getting tangled with multiple offensive linemen. Malik Nabers, a Giants rookie wide receiver, suffered a concussion late in the game. Nabers finished with 12 catches for 115 yards before his injury.
Game Highlights
Despite the Giants having more first downs, passing yards, and total yards, they failed to convert their drives into touchdowns. They settled for five field goals instead. The Giants’ first drive out of halftime ended in a short field goal, even though they reached the three-yard line. Daniel Jones, the Giants’ quarterback, threw an interception deep late in the game, sealing the win for Dallas. Amani Oruwariye intercepted his pass, ensuring the Cowboys’ victory.
Field Goals and Misses
Cowboys’ kicker Brandon Aubrey missed his first career kick from over 50 yards late in the fourth quarter. However, he made two other field goals earlier in the game. The Giants’ kicker, Greg Joseph, made five field goals, accounting for all of the Giants’ points.
Injuries Recap
In addition to Parsons, the Cowboys faced other injury concerns. Trevon Diggs, the Cowboys’ cornerback, left the game with cramps and was questionable to return. DeMarcus Lawrence, another defensive end, was also questionable to return due to a foot injury. Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Lawrence’s injury is more severe than initially expected, and he is likely to miss multiple weeks.
Team Performance Insights
The Cowboys have struggled on the ground this season, averaging just over 73 rushing yards per game through three games. Despite this, Dak Prescott leads the league in passing yards entering this game with four touchdown passes and two interceptions. The Cowboys’ defense has been a strong point, limiting the Giants’ run game to just 26 yards on 24 attempts.
Historical Context
The Cowboys have dominated recent matchups against the Giants, winning seven straight games against them. This victory continues their strong performance against their NFC East rivals.
Player Performances
Malik Nabers has been exceptional this season, with significant receptions and yardage stats. He is heavily targeted by Daniel Jones. On the Cowboys’ side, Rico Dowdle scored a first-half touchdown, and CeeDee Lamb had seven receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. Eric Kendricks was credited with stifling the Giants’ running game, leading to an average of just 1.1 yards per carry.
Upcoming Schedule
The Cowboys will have a mini-bye week before preparing for an October 6 road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This break will be crucial for the team to recover from their injuries. Following the Steelers game, the Cowboys face the Detroit Lions and then have a bye week, which could provide some recovery time for injured players.
Broadcast Information
The game was streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with Al Michaels providing play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit as the analyst, Kaylee Hartung on the sideline, and Terry McAulay as the rules analyst. The broadcast team provided comprehensive coverage of the game.
Weather Conditions
Game-time temperatures were expected in the ’70s with potential rain between 9 PM and midnight. Winds were forecasted up to five mph, which could have affected gameplay later on.
Final Thoughts
The Dallas Cowboys’ victory over the New York Giants was a hard-fought battle marked by significant injuries and key plays. Despite the challenges, the Cowboys managed to secure a win and improve their record. The upcoming games will be crucial for the team as they aim to build on this victory and address their injury concerns.
