At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the 31-year-old quarterback—who is currently the most paid player in NFL history—found running back Rico Dowdle for the first of his two touchdown throws, giving the Cowboys the lead.
After turning to face the home crowd and flexing his arms, CeeDee Lamb was penalized for taunting after Prescott found him for a 55-yard touchdown.
The formidable Cowboys defense held the Giants to just five field goals from Greg Joseph.
The Giants have dropped three of their last four games, sending them to the bottom of the NFC East, while the Cowboys have won two of their last four.
Following two losses, particularly at home, the first division game is on the road. Winning a division is never easy, because you have to travel before a long weekend.”
Late in the game, top receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion, which further darkened the Giants’ evening.
After landing hard with just over three minutes remaining and being declared out of the game, the rookie, making his fourth appearance, received medical attention on the field.
