Dallas secures a crucial victory over the New York Giants, clinching a 20-15 score in their favor, with the Cowboys proving triumphant.
Following two uncomfortable home defeats, the Cowboys made their way to East Rutherford, New Jersey, seeking a victory to revive their season's spirit.
With a polished display from quarterback Dak Prescott, sturdy redzone defense, and kicker Brandon Aubrey – consistently demonstrating why he's the league's finest – Dallas managed to take a positive stride.
The tight victory strengthened the Cowboys' control over their divisional rivals. Dallas has triumphed in 14 of the last 15 encounters with New York, with Prescott now boasting an unbeaten 13-game streak against the Giants – the second-longest run of success against a single opponent since 1950, as indicated by the NFL.
Prescott successfully completed 22 of his 27 attempts for 221 yards – including a 55-yard pass to CeeDee Lamb mid-way through the second quarter – and scored two touchdowns, both to Rico Dowdle.
In the post-game interview, Dallas' star QB highlighted the significance of the victory for 'America's Team.'
"It was crucial, no doubt," Prescott told the press. "After two consecutive losses, especially at home, traveling to our division's first game on the road. Division victories are always challenging, and you're on the road before a prolonged weekend. It leaves a better impression in our minds."
The 31-year-old further communicated: "We won't relax, and we won't get carried away by our achievements tonight. It's about progressing and determining what we can enhance in all areas. But a win makes it simpler to do that."
It wasn't an exceptional show at MetLife Stadium, with both teams' kickers stealing the spotlight.
As the Giants struggled to transform promising drives into touchdowns, kicker Greg Joseph flawlessly converted all 5 of his field goal attempts, contributing all 15 points for New York on the night.
Meanwhile, when the Cowboys' offense faltered, Aubrey responded by knocking in two subsequent-half field goals, despite missing one close shot to expand Dallas' advantage.
New York's comeback hopes suffered a setback when standout rookie receiver Malik Nabers was withdrawn in the fourth quarter due to a concussion. He subsequently posted an Instagram story expressing his well-being, easing Giants supporters' concerns in a largely disheartening event.
Ultimately, Amani Oruwariye intercepted Giants quarterback Daniel Jones with mere seconds to spare, securing the victory for Dallas, pushing their season tally to 2-2; the Giants, on the other hand, slipped to 1-3.
"It didn't wrap up as we wished, not to our satisfaction," Prescott remarked post-game. "We handed the responsibility to our defense, who deserve credit for finishing things off, not granting any touchdowns. However, our offense should have finished stronger and scored more touchdowns."
The victory in the sport against the Giants was a much-needed boost for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys, reviving their season's spirit. During the game, Prescott showcased impressive passing skills, completing several key passes.
Following the win, Prescott emphasized the importance of focusing on progress and improvement, acknowledging that their performance was not flawless.
