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The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) came to East Rutherford, New Jersey, desperate for offensive rhythm and a desire to significantly improve their defense. Although it wasn't perfect and all three units struggled at times, they found a way to get their second win of the year, 20-15.

It was a hard-fought game in which the Giants (1-3) continued to build on Dallas' lead despite not scoring a touchdown on the night. Thanks to a rare missed field goal from Brandon Aubrey, the Giants were given one last chance to complete the comeback.

However, with no timeouts and half the field having to be covered, Daniel Jones had to push and try to make something happen. That desperation allowed Amani Oruwariye to seal Dallas' victory with an interception.

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Dak Prescott finished the game with 22 of 27 yards and two touchdown passes. CeeDee Lamb was one of the main beneficiaries of the performance, finishing the game with seven receptions, 98 yards and a touchdown.

The Giants came into the night knowing they might have a chance to beat the Cowboys' defense. Although they had their chances, they were unable to score a touchdown and settled for five field goals.

Jones finished the night going 29-40 for 281 passing yards and one interception. The outstanding rookie wide receiver was the only highlight of the Giants' offense with 12 receptions and 115 receiving yards.

Dallas is now starting a mini-bye week at a good time. Both Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence left the game with injuries.

Next up, Dallas has the weekend off before preparing for a trip to Pittsburgh on Oct. 6 to face the Steelers.

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Below are live updates:

Brandon Aubrey made a rare missed field goal that gave the Giants life at midfield. With less than a minute left, the Giants tried once again to take the lead and come out of the game with a win. However, Amani Oruwariye sealed Dallas' victory with an interception. Dallas is hanging on at 20:15 and gets its second win of the season.

A touchdown drive might have put this game away. However, Dallas' offensive possession stalled. Aubrey hits another ball through the uprights, this time from 40 yards out, extending Dallas' lead back to five, 20-15.

Despite having plenty of chances to score six tonight, New York was unable to score a touchdown in more than three quarters. They were still within striking distance deep into the fourth quarter, and their most recent field goal attempt from 42 yards cut the Cowboys' lead to just two, 17-15.

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is as automatic as it gets in the NFL, and after an offensive performance that faltered in the middle of the field, he got another chance to show why. Dallas failed a third down pass to Brandin Cooks, which gave Aubrey the lead with a 60-yard field goal attempt. The Pro Bowl kicker prevailed by far and extended Dallas' lead back to five, 17-12.

New York came out of halftime with a methodical drive that went all the way to the Dallas 3-yard line. This time Joseph is good from 22 yards and reduces the lead to 14-12.

It was a chaotic half for both teams as eleven penalties were accepted in the first two quarters. Despite the sloppiness, the Cowboys found an offensive rhythm and scored two touchdowns. The Giants found a groove of their own and controlled much of the time of possession, but were only able to convert field goals from their chances. The Giants will get the ball and start the second half trailing 14-9.

New York dominated time of possession for much of the first half, controlling the ball for over 18 minutes. The Giants' third field goal from 38 yards cut the Cowboys' lead to five, 14-9.

The Cowboys offense seemed to be firing on all cylinders tonight and conceded as many possessions with their second touchdown. This time, Prescott found CeeDee Lamb for a 55-yard pass that gave Dallas a 14-6 lead midway through the second quarter.

The Giants haven't managed to reach the end zone yet tonight, but they have made field goals on two of their first three possessions. The second shot came from 41 yards away and cut the deficit to one.

Dallas' offense struggled to get going earlier this season, but on their second possession of the night, they responded with a touchdown drive to take their first lead of the night. A 12-play, 75-yard possession was capped off by a 15-yard screen pass from Dak Prescott to running back Rico Dowdle. Dallas takes an early 7-3 lead.

After a stagnant opening possession for the Cowboys' offense, Daniel Jones and the Giants were able to sustain a drive capped by a 52-yard field goal by Greg Joseph. The drive was aided by a 39-yard reception from wide receiver Malik Nabers.

What time is the Cowboys vs. Giants game today?

  • Date: September 26th.
  • Time: 7:15 p.m
  • Where: Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

What channel is the Cowboys vs. Giants game on Thursday?

  • TV channels: Fox (local viewers)
  • Live streaming: Amazon Prime
  • Radio: ESPN 102.7, 105.3 FM

Who announces the Cowboys vs. Giants game?

  • Game by game: Al Michaels
  • analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
  • Side reporter: Kaylee Hartung

Cowboys vs Giants predictions

ESPN: Three of the four ESPN analysts who picked Thursday night's game are leaning toward the Cowboys. Due to Dallas' recent dominance in the rivalry, coupled with the uncertainty about how good the Giants are, the Cowboys are still the favorites in this game.

Pete Prisco: CBS' Pete Prisco believes the Cowboys will get back on track on Thursday after a difficult two-week stretch. He writes that the Giants looked good in their win over the Browns last week, but he's picking Dallas to win comfortably in this Week 4 game.

Tony Catalina, Austin American-Statesman: The Cowboys have endured a difficult two-week stretch and with kickoff on Thursday night, they don't have much time to think about it. However, a quick turnaround against a familiar opponent could be what they need. Dallas has dominated the Giants in recent years, and while it might not be a blowout on Thursday night, the Cowboys should have enough firepower to pick up their second win of the season. Cowboys, 31-20.

BetMGM lines and odds as of September 26:

  • Spread: Cowboys -6
  • Over/under: 45
  • Money line: Cowboys -275, Giants +220

Inactive Cowboys:

  • S Markquese Bell
  • QB Trey Lance (emergency QB)
  • CB Caelan Carson
  • T Matt Waletzko
  • WR Ryan Flournoy
  • TE John Stephens
  • EN Tire wheat

Inactive Giants:

  • 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)

Weather Cowboys vs. Giants

There will be rain in the area on Thursday, but it appears to be easing before kickoff. Temperatures are expected to be around 70 degrees for the duration of the game, with some cloud cover, promising perfect football weather for this NFC East matchup.

  • September 9: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17
  • September 15: New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19
  • September 22: vs. Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25
  • September 26: at the New York Giants | 7:15 p.m
  • Oct. 6: at the 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
  • November 3rd: at the Atlanta Falcons | 12:00 p.m
  • November 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m
  • November 18: vs. Houston Texans | 7:20 p.m
  • November 24: at Washington Commanders | 12:00 p.m
  • November 28: vs. New York Giants | 3:30 p.m
  • December 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
  • December 29th: at the Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m
  • Still open: against Washington Commanders

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