The Dallas Cowboys continued their winning streak against the New York Giants with a 20-15 victory on Thursday night, marking their seventh consecutive win over their division rival and 14th win in their last 15 matchups.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing two touchdown passes in the game. One of his touchdown passes was to CeeDee Lamb, while the other found running back Rico Dowdle for a 15-yard screen pass score in the first quarter.
Lamb showcased his skills with a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown, but his celebration led to a taunting penalty. Despite the penalty, Lamb finished the game with seven catches for 98 yards.
Greg Joseph kicked field goals of 60 and 40 yards for the Cowboys, who improved their record to 2-2 after facing concerns following losses to New Orleans and Baltimore. However, the team faced a setback with star pass rusher Micah Parsons suffering a leg injury and being carted off the field in the fourth quarter.
On the Giants' side, kicker Greg Joseph was a standout performer, kicking field goals of 52, 41, 38, 22, and 42 yards. Quarterback Daniel Jones had a solid performance, completing 29 of 40 passes for 281 yards, but the Giants struggled to find the end zone.
Despite controlling the ball for over 35 minutes, the Giants were unable to establish a running game against the Cowboys' defense, which had been ranked as the worst against the run in the league. New York managed only 26 yards on 24 carries, averaging just 1.1 yards per attempt.
The Giants' rookie standout, Malik Nabers, had a strong showing with 12 receptions for 115 yards, but he left the game late with a concussion. The Giants' inability to convert drives into touchdowns proved costly as they fell short against their division rival.
Looking ahead, the Cowboys are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Sunday night game on October 6, while the Giants will travel to Seattle for their next matchup on the same day.
Overall, the Cowboys' dominance over the Giants continued, showcasing their ability to come out on top in crucial divisional matchups.
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