New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys Preview – Thanksgiving Day, November 28

The New York Giants travel to AT&T Stadium to face the Dallas Cowboys in a Thanksgiving NFC East showdown. Both teams have endured challenging seasons, with the Cowboys at 4-7 and the Giants at 2-9. Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM ET, with Dallas looking to secure its first home win of the season and complete a season sweep of New York for the fourth consecutive year.
The Cowboys aim to build on a road win over Washington, while the Giants hope to snap a six-game losing streak under backup quarterback Tommy DeVito.
New York Giants
The Giants enter the matchup with an offense ranked last in the league in scoring, averaging just 14.8 points per game. Quarterback Tommy DeVito has struggled under center, throwing for 189 yards in last week’s loss to Tampa Bay. DeVito remains questionable with a forearm injury, and if he can’t play, backup Drew Lock will take the reins.
New York’s rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has shown flashes of potential but was critical of the team’s effort after last week’s 30-7 defeat. Running back Tyrone Tracy has struggled with ball security, fumbling in key moments, which has further hindered the offense.
Defensively, the Giants are anchored by defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. However, injuries to the secondary, including Deonte Banks and Xavier McKinney, leave the defense vulnerable, especially against the Cowboys’ running attack.
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas comes into the game on a short week following a much-needed 34-26 win over Washington. Quarterback Cooper Rush was efficient, completing 75% of his passes and throwing two touchdowns. Rush, dealing with a knee issue, is expected to start again with Trey Lance as the backup.
Running back Rico Dowdle has been a bright spot, posting a career-high 86 rushing yards last week. The Cowboys will likely lean on Dowdle again, especially with injuries to their receiving corps, including CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks.
Defensively, linebacker Micah Parsons continues to dominate, recording two sacks last week. Parsons will look to exploit New York’s struggling offensive line and apply pressure on DeVito or Lock. Dallas’ defense has allowed 29 points per game this season but will face a less-threatening Giants offense.
Pick and Prediction
The Cowboys are favored in this matchup, and their improved performance against Washington suggests they can capitalize on the Giants’ struggles. New York’s inability to generate consistent offense, combined with Dallas’ defensive playmakers, gives the Cowboys a clear edge.
Look for Dallas to control the game on the ground and force turnovers to secure their first home win of the season.
- Prediction: Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Giants 13