The Dallas Cowboys got here into East Rutherford, New Jersey, determined for offensive rhythm and to see their protection step up in a giant method. Whereas it wasn’t excellent Thursday, they discovered a solution to get their second win of the 12 months 20-15.
It was a tightly contested recreation, with the New York Giants repeatedly chipping away on the Cowboys’ lead regardless of not scoring a landing on the night time. Aided by a uncommon Brandon Aubrey missed discipline aim with 32 seconds left within the recreation, the Giants got one final likelihood to finish the comeback.
Nevertheless, with no timeouts and half the sphere to cowl, Daniel Jones needed to attempt to make one thing occur. Amani Oruwariye sealed the Dallas victory with an interception.
WATCH THE COWBOYS WITH A FUBO FREE TRIALDak Prescott completed the sport 22 of 27 for 221 passing yards and two landing passes. CeeDee Lamb was a major beneficiary of the manufacturing, ending the sport with seven receptions, 98 yards, and one landing.
The Giants got here into the night time understanding that they could have possibilities to beat the Cowboys’ protection. Whereas they’ve had their possibilities, they have been unable to attain a landing, settling for 5 discipline objectives.
Jones completed the night 29-for-40 for 281 passing yards and one interception. Standout rookie large receiver Malik Nabors was the one spotlight for the Giants offense, tallying 12 receptions and 115 receiving yards.
Dallas now heads right into a mini-bye week at a great time. Each Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence left the sport with accidents.
Subsequent, the Cowboys can have the weekend off earlier than getting ready for a highway recreation Oct. 6 versus Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Remaining — Cowboys’ grasp on for win No. 2
Brandon Aubrey has a uncommon missed discipline aim that gave the Giants life at midfield. With the soccer and underneath a minute to go, the Giants gave it one last attempt to take the lead. Nevertheless, Amani Oruwariye seals a Cowboys victory with an interception. Dallas hangs on 20-15 to get their second win of the season.
This fall, 6:54 — Cowboys reply with three of their very own
A landing drive could have put this recreation away. Nevertheless, the Cowboys’ offensive possession stalled out. Aubrey places one other one by the uprights, this time from 40 yards out, to place Dallas’ lead again to 5, 20-15.
This fall, 11:11 — Giants proceed to chip away
Regardless of having ample possibilities to money in for six tonight, the Giants have been unable to attain a landing by three-plus quarters. They’re nonetheless inside hanging distance deep into the fourth quarter, and their newest discipline aim try from 42 yards out tightens the Cowboys’ result in simply two, 17-15.
Q3, 5:06 — Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey good from 60 yards
Cowboys’ kicker Brandon Aubrey is as computerized because it comes within the NFL, and following an offensive drive that stalls out at midfield, he acquired an opportunity to as soon as once more present why. Dallas was unsuccessful on a 3rd down cross to Brandin Cooks, setting Aubrey up with a 60-yard discipline aim try. The Professional Bowl kicker banged it by with room to spare, extending Dallas’ lead again as much as 5, 17-12.
Q3, 8:42 — Giants kick their fourth discipline aim of the night time
New York got here out of the half with a methodical drive that acquired all the way down to the Dallas 3-yard line. This time Greg Joseph is nice from 22 yards out, shortening the result in 14-12.
Finish of 1st half — Cowboys 14, Giants 9
It was a messy half for each groups, with 11 accepted penalties within the first two quarters. Regardless of the sloppiness, the Cowboys have discovered an offensive rhythm scoring two touchdowns. The Giants discovered a groove themselves, controlling a lot of the time of possession however solely with the ability to convert discipline objectives out of their possibilities. Giants will get the ball to begin the second half down 14-9.
Q2, 1:06 — Giants add one other discipline aim
New York has dominated the time of possession for a lot of the primary half, controlling the ball for over 18 minutes. The Giants third discipline aim from 38 yards out, shrinking the Cowboys result in 5, 14-9.
Q2, 9:16 — Prescott to Lamb for six
The Cowboys’ offense seems to be firing on all cylinders early tonight, cashing in for his or her second landing in as many possessions. This time, Prescott finds CeeDee Lamb for a 55-yard cross to provide Dallas a 14-6 lead halfway by the second quarter.
Q2, 11:11 — Giants add three extra
The Giants have not been in a position to get ultimately zone but tonight, however they’ve scored discipline objectives on two of their first three possessions. The second of which got here from 41 yards out to shrink their deficit to at least one.
Q1, 2:06 — Cowboys strike again
Dallas’ offense has struggled to get going early this season, however on their second possession of the night time, they have been in a position to reply with a landing drive to take their first lead of the night time. A 12-play, 75-yard possession was capped off by a Dak Prescott display screen cross to operating again Rico Dowdle from 15 yards out. Dallas goes up 7-3 early.
Q1, 9:03 — Giants seize early lead
Following a stagnant opening possession for the Cowboys’ offense, Daniel Jones and the Giants have been in a position to maintain a drive that was capped off by a 52-yard discipline aim by Greg Joseph. The drive was aided by a 39-yard reception by large receiver Malik Nabers.
What time is the Cowboys vs. Giants recreation in the present day?
- Date: Sept. 26.
- Time: 7:15 p.m.
- The place: Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
What channel is the Cowboys vs. Giants game Thursday?
- TV channel: Fox (local viewers)
- Streaming live: Amazon Prime
- Radio: ESPN 102.7, 105.3 FM
Who is announcing the Cowboys vs. Giants game?
- Play-by-play: Al Michaels
- Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline reporter: Kaylee Hartung
Cowboys vs. Giants predictions
ESPN: Three of the four ESPN analysts who picked the Thursday night matchup are leaning the Cowboys’ way. Dallas’ recent dominance in the rivalry, mixed with unsettledness centered around how good the Giants are, still has the Cowboys to be the favorite in this one.
Pete Prisco: CBS’s Pete Prisco believes the Cowboys will get back on track on Thursday following a rough two-week stretch. The Giants looked good in their win against the Browns last week, he writes, but he picks Dallas to win comfortably in this Week 4 matchup.
Tony Catalina, Austin American-Statesman: The Cowboys have had a tough two-week stretch, and with a Thursday night kickoff, they don’t have much time to dwell on it. However, the fast turnaround versus a familiar opponent may be what they need. Dallas has dominated the Giants in recent years, and although it may not be a blowout Thursday night, the Cowboys should have enough firepower to get their second win of the season. Cowboys, 31-20.
Cowboys vs Giants betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM, per Sept. 26:
- Spread: Cowboys -6
- Over/under: 45
- Moneyline: Cowboys -275, Giants +220
Cowboys vs Giants injury report
Cowboys Inactives:
- S Markquese Bell
- QB Trey Lance (Emergency QB)
- CB Caelan Carson
- T Matt Waletzko
- WR Ryan Flournoy
- TE John Stephens
- DE Tyrus Wheat
Giants Inactives:
- CB Adoree Jackson
- CB Dru Phillips
- C John Michael Schmitz Jr
- S Anthony Johnson Jr
- Edge Benton Whitley
- Edge Boogie Basham
- QB Tommy DeVito (Emergency QB)
Cowboys vs. Giants weather
Rain will be in the area on Thursday but looks to be dissipating prior to kick-off. Temperatures are expected to be in the middle 70s for the duration of the game with some cloud cover, setting up to be perfect football weather for this NFC East clash.
- Sept. 9: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17
- Sept. 15: New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19
- Sept. 22: vs. Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25
- Sept. 26: at New York Giants | 7:15 p.m.
- Oct. 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7:20 p.m.
- Oct. 13: vs Detroit Lions | 3:25 p.m.
- Oct. 27: at San Francisco 49ers | 7:20 p.m.
- Nov. 3: at Atlanta Falcons | 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
- Nov. 18: vs. Houston Texans | 7:20 p.m.
- Nov. 24: at Washington Commanders | 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 28: vs New York Giants | 3:30 p.m.
- Dec. 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 7:15 p.m.
- Dec. 15: at Carolina Panthers | 12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 22: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:20 p.m.
- Dec. 29: at Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
- TBD: vs Washington Commanders
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