The Dallas Cowboys may not have dazzled fans with their performance on “Thursday Night Football,” but they will gladly take the win that snapped a two-game losing streak. In the highly anticipated Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants match player stats played a significant role in the outcome as the Cowboys triumphed over the Giants, 20-15, in a game marred penalties, with both teams combining for 15 infractions—11 of which were committed the Cowboys.
In the first half, touchdowns from Rico Dowdle and CeeDee Lamb propelled Dallas to a 14-6 lead the second quarter. Despite their best efforts, the Giants struggled to find the end zone, settling for five field goals from kicker Greg Joseph—an insufficient output against a capable Cowboys offense.
Quarterback Dak Prescott had an impressive outing, completing 22 of 27 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Lamb was a standout target, recording seven receptions for 98 yards, while Prescott extended his winning streak against the Giants to 13 consecutive starts.
The Giants’ offense faced significant challenges in generating explosive plays. Quarterback Daniel Jones passed for 281 yards, connecting on 29 completions, but rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who made 12 catches for 115 yards, was taken to the locker room late in the game due to a concussion. Running back Devin Singletary also struggled, tallying just 24 yards on 14 carries against a Cowboys defense that had previously allowed 274 rushing yards the week before.
With this victory, the Cowboys improved their record to 2-2, while the Giants fell to 1-3, landing them at the bottom of the NFC East standings. However, concerns loom for the Cowboys as defensive stars Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence sustained injuries during the game.
Amani Oruwariye made a crucial interception of a Jones pass intended for Jalin Hyatt, further solidifying the Cowboys’ defensive efforts. Just when it appeared the Cowboys would seal the game, kicker Brandon Aubrey missed a rare field goal attempt.
As the Cowboys regained possession near midfield, Nabers remained down on the field. He was eventually assisted to the blue medical tent before being taken to the locker room for further evaluation. Parsons, who had exited the game earlier, suffered another setback late in the fourth quarter when he was rolled up on Giants right guard Greg Van Roten while rushing Jones.
Both offenses had periods of efficiency, with Prescott completing 14 of 16 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while Jones recorded 13 of 15 completions for 142 yards. The Giants managed field goals on three of their non-kneel-down drives, whereas the Cowboys found the end zone twice but also punted on two occasions.
As the second half commenced, the Giants looked to regain control and capitalize on their opportunities against Dallas.
