Malik Nabers already making plays!
After a slick double move, Malik Nabers made his first catch of the game, a 39-yard gain on third down to get the Giants into Dallas territory.
Cowboys go three-and-out on opening drive
After two rushes, Dak Prescott threw incomplete on third down and the Giants get a nice stop to start the game.
New York will take over on its own 15 for its first drive.
The Cowboys received the opening kick...
...and we’re off! The first play was a seven-yard run by Rico Dowdle.
Teams are on the field — it’s almost gametime
We’re under 10 minutes to kickoff as the teams are on the field.
Here’s how star rookie receiver Malik Nabers showed up for the game tonight, by the way. It’s Nabers’s first primetime game as a pro.
Cowboys struggling on ground
Through the first three games of the season, Dallas is averaging just 73.7 rushing yards per game (29th in NFL). It rushed for 102 yards in the Week 1 win at Cleveland but were held to 68 rushing yards in Week 2 and 51 rushing yards in Week 3.
They have been unable to establish the run in the last two weeks after falling behind early against both New Orleans and Baltimore.
Tony Pollard, who led the Cowboys in rushing yards in each of the past two seasons (1,000+ yards in both 2022 and 2023), signed with Tennessee in free agency this offseason.
Rico Dowdle, who did not start a single game in his career prior to this season, has started each of the last two games and leads Dallas in carries (23) and rushing yards (88) this season.
Dak Prescott off to hot start
Entering 'Thursday Night Football,' Prescott leads the league in passing yards (851) with four touchdown passes and two interceptions.
He had 379 passing yards and three total scores (2 passing, 1 rushing) in the Week 3 loss vs. Baltimore, with 187 of those passing yards and all three of his total touchdowns coming in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to mount a comeback.
Dallas looks to continue domination over Giants
The Cowboys have dominated the Giants of late. They have won the past six games and 13 of 14 overall.
In their two games last season, Dallas won by a combined margin of 89-17. It’s the biggest point differential the Cowboys have had in two games against an NFC East rival in a season.
Daniel Jones looks sharp in Week 2 upset
The Giants quarterback has taken a ton of grief for poor play in recent years, but he was strong in New York's win against Cleveland last week.
Jones completed 70.6% of his passes (24 of 34) for 236 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. It was Jones' first time with two or more touchdowns and no picks in consecutive games since his 2019 rookie season.
CeeDee Lamb frustrated with role?
The Cowboys star receiver has 13 catches for 218 receiving yards and one touchdown through the first three weeks this season. In Sunday’s loss vs. Baltimore, with Dallas trailing 14-3 in the second quarter, he lost a fumble at the Ravens 10-yard line. Later in the game, Lamb was seen visibly frustrated on the sidelines.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was asked about Lamb’s frustration.
“The body language, whether it’s good or bad, is irrelevant; it’s where his mind is," Prescott told reporters. "He’s going to be disappointed. When you’re passionate and expect a lot from yourself, you’re going to be that way.”
Lamb did not speak with the media after the loss.
Cowboys struggling at home
Including playoffs, Dallas has now lost three straight home games. The Cowboys previously won 16 straight home games prior to current stretch. Maybe it helps to be on the road this week?