Cowboys’ Thanksgiving feast includes win over Giants
The Cowboys finally zapped their six-game losing streak at home with a win over the NFC East rivals New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day.
The Giants fall to 2-10 and the Cowboys improve to 5-7 after their 27-20 victory.
Giants
The Giants were playing with backup quarterback Drew Lock after releasing Daniel Jones and after Tommy DeVito became injured. Lock completed 21 of 32 passes for 178 yards, no passing touchdowns, an interception, and was sacked six times. He did have 57 rushing yards, including one 28-yard run that set up their first TD, plus an 8-yard rushing touchdownbut that one was too late in the game. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. ended the game with nine carries for 32 yards and added another rushing TD to the Giants’ score.
Safety Tyler Nubin had a good day, making 12 tackles, five solos, and one tackle for a loss.
Cowboys
For the Cowboys, Cooper Rush played his fourth game under center with Dak Prescott out for the season with his hamstring injury. He completed 21 of 36 passes for 195 yards and one touchdown and managed to avoid any sacks. Their offense as a whole played much better than usual this week. Running back Rico Dowdle had his first career 100-yard gameincluding his longest rush of 22 yards and his first rushing TD of the season. Wide receiver Brandin Cookswho returned from a knee injury this week after being out since Week 4 (the last time they played the Giants), finished with three catches for 16 yards and a touchdown.
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown had a huge day with nine total tackles, five solos, and one pick six that put the Cowboys ahead in the first half.
What’s next?
The Cowboys will have a long break as they face the Cincinnati Bengals at home for Monday Night Football on December 9 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The Giants host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 8 at 1 p.m. ET.
Game highlights below.
Jennifer Bubel
