Instant Reaction: Cowboys Beat Giants 31-21, Move To 6-1 On The Year

The Giants made it interesting, but the Cowboys ultimately came out on top in this battle of NFC East rivals.

Turning Point:

Dan Bailey's field goal with just about a minute left effectively sealed this one - the Cowboys had been unable to shake the Giants in a game that nearly went down to the wire.

Key Stat:

DeMarco Murray's 100-yard game gave him an impressive NFL record - no player in NFL history had rushed for 100 or more yards in their first seven games of a season.

Cowboys MVP:

Murray and Tony Romo both deserve recognition, but this one goes to WR Dez Bryant. Bryant's monster second half helped him end up with 151 total yards on 9 catches, and while he didn't snag a touchdown for himself, he played a key part in several Cowboys scores.

Giants MVP:

Eli Manning has been the target of plenty of scorn for uneven play this season, but it's impossible to fault him for this one. Manning finished 21/33 with 248 passing yards, 3 TDs and no interceptions.

What’s Next?

The streaking Cowboys return home for a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins, and the 3-4 Giants have a week off before facing the Indianapolis Colts at home.

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