Cowboys/ Giants/ Thanksgiving football/ NFL 2024/ pick-6/ DeMarvion Overshown/ Rico Dowdle/ Cooper Rush/ playoff race/ NFL Thanksgiving games/ ARLINGTON/ Texas/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour /Morning Edition/ DeMarvion Overshown’s electrifying pick-6 propelled the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-20 Thanksgiving victory over the New York Giants. Rico Dowdle added a standout 112-yard rushing performance, while Cooper Rush contributed a touchdown pass as Dallas ended a six-game home losing streak. The Giants, eliminated from playoff contention, suffered their seventh straight loss, despite Drew Lock’s late-game efforts.
Cowboys vs. Giants Quick Looks
- Overshown’s Game-Changing Moment: DeMarvion Overshown’s 23-yard pick-6 gave the Cowboys a decisive lead.
- Rico Dowdle’s Breakout Game: Dowdle recorded 112 rushing yards, including a touchdown, in his first 100-yard game.
- Giants’ Struggles Continue: With an eighth straight loss to the Cowboys, New York was eliminated from playoff contention.
- Quarterback Impact: Cooper Rush, filling in for Dak Prescott, led the Cowboys with a TD pass to Brandin Cooks.
- Defensive Stands: Dallas sacked Drew Lock six times and forced crucial turnovers, including Overshown recovering a fumble.
Cowboys Beat Giants 27-20, First Home Win in a Year
Deep Look
The Dallas Cowboys snapped a six-game home losing streak with a 27-20 Thanksgiving win over the New York Giants, spurred by linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s 23-yard pick-6. This victory revived faint playoff hopes for the Cowboys, who improved to 5-7 after enduring a tumultuous season marred by injuries, including Dak Prescott’s Week 9 hamstring tear.
Overshown’s pivotal interception occurred as New York briefly held a 7-6 lead. Drew Lock, starting for the Giants, attempted a screen pass that Overshown tipped, intercepted, and returned untouched into the end zone.
“I was thinking, ‘Hey, this is a good time to have those afterburners going,’” said Overshown, who missed his rookie year due to a knee injury. His performance included recovering a fumble that set up Cooper Rush’s touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks.
The Cowboys leaned on Rico Dowdle’s breakout rushing effort, with the running back tallying 112 yards and a touchdown. Dowdle’s early 22-yard carry set the tone, while the defense kept the Giants at bay with six sacks and critical turnovers. Rush, now 2-2 in Prescott’s absence, connected with Cooks for a key score and relied on the receiver’s clutch plays to seal the win late.
For the Giants, Drew Lock showed flashes of promise, running for 57 yards and a late touchdown, but his turnovers and the team’s defensive lapses were costly. New York’s dismal season hit another low as their eighth straight loss to Dallas officially ended their playoff hopes. Injuries compounded the loss, with standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence suffering a dislocated elbow.
As the Cowboys prepare for their next game against Cincinnati, their focus remains on building momentum from back-to-back victories. With a reinvigorated defense and key contributions from players like Overshown and Dowdle, Dallas still holds a glimmer of hope for a late playoff push.
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