The Rush Revival in Dallas

09/27/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Cowboys Hand Giants 1st Loss of Season (23-16) on Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football’s NFC East clash brought the 2-0 Giants into Dallas for a date with the Cowboys, and Cooper Rush mania is in full effect. After a field goal game in the first half, the Cowboys reeled off 17 unanswered in the second half behind their backup quarterback and a deadly two-headed run game. Both Ezekiel Elliot and Tony Pollard combined for 18 carries for 178 yards and a touchdown while Rush was solid once more — 21/31, 215 yards, 1 TD. Rush and the Cowboys are now 2-0 since QB Dak Prescott went out with a fractured thumb. Prescott said he aims to return in Week 4, but the Cowboys could ride the Rush revival for another week or two. Meanwhile, the Giants might’ve gotten a reality check.

 

Fun Fact: Daniel Jones is now 0-9 in primetime games.

 

Watch: Cowboys Top Giants on MNF (23-16)

 

From “NFC Least” to “NFC Beasts”

The NFC East has been one of the lesser divisions in recent history, frequently earning the moniker “NFC Least.” So far in 2022, that’s not the case. Even with Dak Prescott’s injury, the division has a combined record of 8-4 through three weeks, and two of those losses were the result of divisional matchups. They’re a combined 6-2 against teams outside the division.

 

NFC East Standings

Eagles (3-0)

Cowboys (2-1)

Giants (2-1)

Commanders (1-2)

 

Additional Storylines

CBS Sports: Cooper Rush & Cowboys Come Alive Late to Win NFC East Battle

B/R: Tony Pollard, Not Ezekiel Elliot, Shined on Monday Night Football

 

Photo: Cooper Neill / Getty Images