NFL Thanksgiving Showdown: Cowboys Edge Giants in Hard-Fought Battle
The Dallas Cowboys snapped their six-game home losing streak with a hard-fought 27-20 victory over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium. The win improved the Cowboys’ record to 5-7 while dropping the Giants to a dismal 2-10 seasonally.
Key Moments
DeMarvion Overshown made a game-changing play in the second quarter, intercepting a Drew Lock pass and returning it 23 yards for a touchdown to give Dallas a 13-7 lead. The rookie linebacker’s athletic play shifted momentum in the Cowboys’ favor.
Rico Dowdle had a breakout performance, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown. It marked Dowdle’s first career 100-yard game and ended a 26-game drought for the Cowboys without a 100-yard rusher.
Cooper Rush, starting in place of the injured Dak Prescott, threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks in the third quarter to extend Dallas’ lead. Rush finished 21-of-36 for 195 yards and one score.
Giants’ Struggles Continue
The Giants started Drew Lock at quarterback, but he struggled against Dallas’ pass rush, taking six sacks. Lock did show flashes, rushing for 57 yards and a late touchdown, but also lost a fumble in addition to the pick-six.
New York’s offense sputtered for much of the game, netting just 70 yards over a 10-possession stretch after an opening touchdown drive. The loss extended the Giants’ losing streak to seven games, tying for the seventh-longest skid in franchise history.
Cowboys’ Home Woes End
This victory was lovely for Dallas, marking their first home win in 334 days. The Cowboys had lost six straight at AT&T Stadium, setting an NFL record by trailing by at least 20 points in all six defeats.
“It was overdue,” said Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. “It was important to win on many fronts, but it was essential to get a home win.”
Looking Ahead
While the Cowboys remain outside the playoff picture, this win keeps their postseason hopes alive. They face the Cincinnati Bengals and Carolina Panthers in their next two games, presenting an opportunity to build momentum.
For the Giants, questions loom about the future of head coach Brian Daboll and the franchise’s direction as they endure another disappointing season.
This Thanksgiving clash showcased the current state of these NFC East rivals, with Dallas finding a way to win at home and New York continuing to search for answers in a lost season.