In a thrilling matchup at MetLife Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys emerged victorious over the New York Giants, with quarterback Dak Prescott putting on a clinic in efficiency. Prescott, who usually aims to complete 80 percent of his passes, had struggled to reach that mark in the first three games of the season. However, on Thursday night, he exceeded expectations by posting a completion percentage of 81.5, one of the highest in his career.
“I think Coach (Mike McCarthy) usually says 70 percent,” Prescott remarked. “I shoot for 80. Trust me, the last three weeks I’ve been disappointed. Now I’ve got to go for 90, I guess.”
McCarthy praised Prescott’s performance, noting his patience and ability to make plays in the pocket. “Just thought Dak did a really good job taking what they gave him,” McCarthy said. “I thought Dak played very well.”
The game plan for the Cowboys was clear from the outset – get CeeDee Lamb involved early and often. Lamb, determined to bounce back from a subpar performance on Sunday, was targeted six times in the first three series, hauling in five catches for 85 yards and a touchdown.
The highlight of the night came on a 55-yard touchdown pass from Prescott to Lamb, who left Giants cornerback Deonte Banks in the dust. Prescott delivered a perfectly placed throw, allowing Lamb to showcase his speed and elusiveness en route to the end zone.
“He beat the guy pretty clean at the line, so I didn’t want to put too much air on it,” Prescott explained. “Got to take advantage of those one-on-one opportunities, and we did that. Able to get him the ball, he went and broke the tackle. It felt good to get him off to a fast start.”
Lamb, reflecting on the play, emphasized his focus on executing each play to the best of his ability. “Just playing the play,” he said. “Not a lot of can’ts, don’ts, won’ts go through my head, really at any point.”
Overall, the Cowboys’ victory showcased their offensive prowess and ability to capitalize on opportunities. With Prescott leading the charge and playmakers like Lamb making big plays, Dallas looks poised to continue their winning ways as the season progresses.
