A critical mistake by Dak Prescott gave the Giants a seven-point lead over Dallas, heading into halftime of their Sunday Night Football matchup. New York is up 14-7 thanks to Jaxson Dart’s 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Isaiah Likely, a score directly set up by that costly turnover. Talk about a gut punch for the Cowboys going into the locker room!
Prescott’s Pressure Cooker Moment That Blew Up
Dallas had a golden opportunity, actually getting an extra possession after defensive tackle Quinnen Williams made a fantastic play, punching the ball out from running back Tyrone Tracy. You’re thinking, “Okay, here’s their chance to go grab some points.” But then, on third-and-5 from Dallas’ 36, Prescott just gave it right back. He threw a pick to safety Jevon Holland! You could see he was trying to throw the ball away, I mean, the pressure was insane. Rolling to his right, he just didn’t get enough juice on it. That ball floated. It hung in the air long enough for Holland to make a sliding, absolutely ridiculous catch right before it went out of bounds. What a momentum killer! You can bet the Dallas sideline was ripping their hair out after that one.
Jaxson Dart’s First Half Masterclass for New York
On the flip side, Jaxson Dart is showing up for New York! He took full advantage of that turnover, leading a solid drive. He was hitting his guys, completing passes to Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, and of course, Likely, to march the Giants down to the 15-yard line. Then, BAM! Dart hits a wide-open Likely in the end zone for the score. It was an awesome way to finish the half for Dart, who’s been looking sharp. He completed 11-of-15 passes for 134 yards with that touchdown in the first two quarters. And he’s not just a passer either; he’s leading the Giants in rushing with 39 yards on three carries, including a beastly 22-yard run. Yeah, he coughed it up once, but New York recovered it, no harm done. Overall, the Giants racked up 14 first downs, 213 yards, and were a phenomenal 4-of-5 on third down attempts in that first half.
With a seven-point lead at halftime, the Giants have all the momentum right now. Can they hold off Dallas, or will Prescott bounce back and make them pay in the second half? This is Sunday Night Football, folks, and it’s far from over!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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