EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – For the second time this season, the Cowboys’ defensive effort against the New York Giants could not be fully measured by the final score.
In Sunday’s 27-20 loss at MetLife Stadium, the defense allowed 13 points (one touchdown and two field goals). Two key Giants touchdowns – a 58-yard interception return and a 100-yard kickoff return – happened with Rod Marinelli’s unit on the sideline.
Similarly, in the Cowboys’ 27-26 season opening victory over the Giants at AT&T Stadium, the defense allowed only 19 points. The other seven came off a fumble recovery and return for a touchdown by New York’s defense.