Thursday Night Football: The Cowboys lead 14-9 at halftime

The Cowboys did what they haven't done since the season opener.

At halftime they lead the Giants 14-9.

The Cowboys, who rank 32nd against the run and 30th in points allowed, allowed just 29 rushing yards and three field goals in the first half. They trailed the Saints 35-16 at halftime in Week 2, allowing six consecutive touchdown drives, and fell behind the Ravens 21-6 last week, allowing three touchdown drives in Baltimore's first five possessions.

The Giants scored on all three possessions (aside from a kneel-down to end the half), but their drives ended at Dallas' 34, 22 and 20 yards as Greg Joseph kicked field goals from 52, 41 and 38 yards.

Daniel Jones went 13 of 15 for 142 yards, while rookie sensation Malik Nabers completed five for 59 yards.

The Cowboys outscored the Giants 185 to 167 as Dak Prescott was 14 of 16 for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Rico Dowdle scored on a 15-yard reception and CeeDee Lamb scored on a 55-yard reception.

Lamb has six catches for 94 yards and one run for 10 yards.

The Cowboys had nine penalties for 70 yards in the first half and should have had another for 15 yards. The officials botched a facemask penalty and the Giants lost when Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown grabbed the facemask of Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger. The officials penalized the Giants, denying them a first down and a chance to extend a drive that ended in a field goal after the penalty.