EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—CeeDee Lamb made a one-handed touchdown catch with 8:30 to play to cap a go-ahead drive that featured a big fourth-down gamble by Mike McCarthy, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 23–16 on Sept. 26.
Ezekiel Elliott scored on a 1-yard run to ignite a comeback from a seven-point deficit and Brett Maher kicked three field goals as Cowboys (2–1) beat the Giants (2–1) for the 10th time in 11 games.
Cooper Rush threw for 210 yards, including the 1-yarder touchdown to Lamb, in winning his second straight game filling in for the injured Dak Prescott (thumb).
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) hands off the ball to Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game,in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 26, 2022. (Frank Franklin II/ AP Photo)
Saquon Barkley scored on a weaving 36-yard touchdown run that gave the Giants a brief 13–6 lead. Graham Gano added three field goal, including a 51-yarder with 3:37 to play to make it a one-score game….