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Cowboys Overcome Giants in a Tactical Showdown at AT&T Stadium

In a week 13 matchup that saw the Dallas Cowboys improve their record to 5-7 and the New York Giants fall to 2-10, the Cowboys secured a victory with a final score of 27-20. The game, held at AT&T Stadium, was witness to an attendance of 92,196 fans who watched as both teams battled fiercely on the field.


New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) carries the ball after a reception during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Key Performances on Both Sides


The Dallas defense was relentless throughout the game, amassing six sacks and forcing one interception which was returned for a touchdown. Micah Parsons led the defensive effort with 1.5 sacks and four quarterback hits, showcasing his ability to disrupt the opposing offense effectively. Osa Odighizuwa also contributed significantly with one sack and two tackles for loss, further stifling the Giants' offensive efforts.


On offense, Rico Dowdle stood out by rushing for 112 yards on 22 attempts and scoring one touchdown. His performance was pivotal in establishing Dallas's ground game which accumulated a total of 122 rushing yards. Cooper Rush managed the passing game efficiently by completing 21 out of his 36 attempts for a total of 195 yards through air including one touchdown pass.


Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) runs against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

The Giants fought valiantly but struggled against Dallas's aggressive defense. Despite their efforts to rally back into contention late in the game, they were unable to overcome Dallas's lead.


Looking Ahead


As we turn our attention towards next week’s action, fans are eagerly anticipating another exciting matchup as the Cincinnati Bengals visit AT&T Stadium to face off against Dallas Cowboys on December 9th at 8:15 PM EDT. This upcoming contest promises another thrilling chapter in this NFL season and will be broadcasted live on ESPN (satellite channel:206), offering fans multiple ways to catch all live-action moments from Arlington.


New York Giants wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87) leaps over Dallas Cowboys' Damone Clark (18) and Brevyn Spann-Ford (89) on a punt return during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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