Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) injured during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Photo by Robert Deutsch, Imagn Images.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons will have an MRI on his left ankle Friday after he sustained an injury late in the team’s 20-15 win over the New York Giants.
“Right now, I just iced it,” Parsons said, sitting at his locker with his left ankle taped. “I know very little. I’ve got an MRI [Friday], and I’m going to try to get back next week.”
X-Rays Negative, Parsons Remains Optimistic
X-rays taken at the stadium came back negative. Parsons was injured while rushing from the middle of the Giants’ offensive line, and guard Greg Van Roten accidentally fell on his leg. Parsons limped off the field and was later carted away for further checks.
Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence also left the game after injuring his right foot in the third quarter. He said he’s fine and his injury isn’t related to previous foot surgeries. Lawrence will also get an MRI on Friday.
“He’s a helluva player. Big-time playmaker,” quarterback Dak Prescott said. “I’m not watching a lot, but [he] made a huge run stop right there on one of those last possessions. And then honestly, I’m just hoping it’s not anything serious. There’s not a lot of doubts or negative thoughts that go through my head, so, yeah, I didn’t even want to think anything major. Hoping that my thoughts are right and it’s something small. He looked in good spirits, so I’m in good spirits. We’re in good spirits.”
Defense Shines Despite Key Injuries
The Cowboys defense held the Giants to just 26 rushing yards on 24 carries, despite Parsons’ injury. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 281 yards, and rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers had 115 yards on 12 catches before leaving the game with a concussion.
Prescott threw two touchdown passes in the first half—one to CeeDee Lamb and another to Rico Dowdle—while kicker Brandon Aubrey made two of three field goals, including a 60-yarder for the second week in a row.
“Winning is always a great thing, especially on the road,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “Road wins are the best. Division games, you can add another layer to it. So, yeah, we feel great about what we accomplished, but I think it’s the fourth week in a row we realize we have a lot of work to do.”
The Cowboys will get a 10-day break before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 6, which could give Parsons time to recover based on his diagnosis.
Prescott Leads Cowboys with 13th Straight Win Over Giants
This was Prescott’s 13th straight win over the Giants, tying for the second-longest streak by a quarterback against an opponent.
But he knows there is a big difference between 2-2 and 1-3.
“Huge, especially when you compare it to the alternative. What that would have been like, it was huge,” Prescott said, adding, “Just allows to build momentum. Played on a bunch of different teams and some that when you got going, it just gets hot. And that’s what we’re looking to do. That’s what it’s about in this league is getting hot at the right time, building. That why I said it’s about the process. Trusting the process no matter the results.”
This report used information from ESPN.
