Giants-Cowboys final score: New York falls to Dallas, 27-20

The New York Giants lost their seventh straight game on Thursday, falling 27-20 to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

The win improves Dallas’ record to 5-7 and keeps their slim playoff hopes alive while the Giants fall to 2-10.

The Cowboys’ defense set the tone early with a pick-six by DeMarvion Overshown, who intercepted a Drew Lock and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. Overshown recovered a lock fumble later in the second half, solidifying Dallas’ defensive dominance. Micah Parsons also had an outstanding performance, recording multiple sacks and constantly pressuring Lock.

Quarterback Cooper Rush ran the game effectively in place of Dak Prescott, who remains sidelined. Rush connected with Brandin Cooks for a key touchdown early in the third quarter, extending the Cowboys’ lead to 20-10. Running back Rico Dowdle capped a good day with a four-yard touchdown run in the third that gave Dallas a commanding 27-10 lead.

New York, which brought Drew Lock into the starting lineup after the departure of Tommy DeVito, struggled to show consistency on offense but showed resilience in the fourth quarter. Lock led an 80-yard drive late in the game and finished it with an 8-yard touchdown scramble to cut the deficit to 27-20. However, with 2:18 left, the Giants opted for a deep kick instead of attempting an onside kick, and the Cowboys ran out of time.

Important statistics

• Cowboys defense: 6 sacks, 2 snack bars
• Drew Lock: 21 of 32, 178 yards, 1 INT, 1 rushing TD
• Cooper Rush: 20 of 35, 192 yards, 1 TD
• Rico Dowdle: 22 carries, 112 yards, 1 touchdown
• Malik Nabers: 8 catches, 69 yards

What’s next?

The Giants host the New Orleans Saints in Week 14 at MetLife Stadium. This game will be played at 1:00 p.m.; ET on Sunday, December 8.