Lock is 3rd Giants starting QB in 3 games, and the result is the same during a 7-game skid

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Drew Lock finally got a start at quarterback for the New York Giants, and helped them get their first lead in seven games.

Then his two turnovers led to touchdowns for the Dallas Cowboys.

“Take care of the ball, and it'd be a good game,” Lock said.

With Lock their third different starting QB over three games, a span in which Daniel Jones was benched and subsequently released before Tommy DeVito developed a sore throwing arm, the result was the same for the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. They lost 27-20 to become the NFL's first 10-loss team this season — and the first eliminated from playoff contention.

The seven-game losing streak is the longest for New York (2-10) since setting a franchise record with a nine-game skid while going 4-12 in 2019.

“I thought Drew did some good stuff, and then two big turnovers,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said. “Can't have those turnovers.”

The Giants also had 13 penalties for 98 yards.

Dallas went ahead to stay on linebacker DeMarvion Overshown's 23-yard interception return for a touchdown early in the second quarter.

After initially being chipped by Devin Singletary as the running back went out for a screen pass, Overshown lunged forward, raised his right arm and tipped the ball up to himself when Lock tried to make the pass.

Overshown also recovered when Lock fumbled while being sacked on the third play after halftime. That set up a 38-yard Cowboys drive for a touchdown that made it 20-10.

But the Giants hadn't led since a 29-20 win at Seattle on October 6 until a touchdown on their opening drive Thursday, a day after Lock found out he was likely going to be the starter on a short week when the Giants only had walkthrough practices.

Tyrone Tracy’s 1-yard TD run made it 7-3 on the play right after Lock converted third-and-6 with a 28-yard scramble. Lock’s run was initially ruled a touchdown before replay review showed that the ball hadn’t yet crossed the goal line when his foot kicked the pylon in the front corner of the end zone.

Lock finished with 57 yards rushing on four carries, including an 8-yard touchdown with 2:18 left. He was 21-of-32 passing for 178 yards and sacked six times.

“Upset when you lose, but, I mean, nothing but fun. You love football, love being able to come out here and play on Thanksgiving,” Lock said. “A couple of things we could have done better, but the last 24 hours, I won’t forget it. Awesome opportunity to come out here and play. Wish we could have gotten it done.”

After serving as the backup to Jones, Lock remained the Giants' No. 2 quarterback when they decided to make a change. Daboll went with fan favorite DeVito as the starter last Sunday against Tampa Bay.

DeVito was 21 of 31 for 189 yards in a 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers. He was sacked four times and missed one play in the fourth quarter after being hit hard after making a throw.

The 28-year-old Lock was a second-round draft pick by Denver in 2019. He started 21 of his 24 games over three seasons with the Broncos, going 8-13. He was 1-1 as the Seattle starter last season when Geno Smith was sidelined by a groin injury.

Daboll said there was nothing significantly wrong with DeVito, other than being sore and swollen, and that he probably could be ready for their next game at home Dec. 8 against New Orleans. The coach wasn't ready to say who he planned to start at quarterback then.

“We just got done playing here,” Daboll said. “We've got a few days where we’ll go back and watch this game.”

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New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) celebrates after running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) scored a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is unable to catch a pass in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Giants wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87) leaps over Dallas Cowboys' Damone Clark (18) and Brevyn Spann-Ford (89) on a punt return during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carl Lawson (55) sacks New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carl Lawson (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) and linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeMarvion Overshown wasn't sure he could run down the pass he tipped and turn it into an interception for a touchdown.

The Dallas linebacker pulled it off, and now the chase is on for the Cowboys to try to dig out of a deep hole in pursuit of a fourth consecutive playoff trip, this time without franchise quarterback Dak Prescott.

Overshown's dynamic pick-6 from 23 yards put Dallas in front for good, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the New York Giants.

Cooper Rush threw a TD pass, and Dowdle finished with 112 yards Thursday as the Cowboys (5-7) ended a six-game home losing streak going back to a wild-card playoff loss to Green Bay last season.

Dallas has consecutive victories coming off a five-game losing streak but still plenty of work ahead to get back in the postseason picture. Prescott tore a hamstring in Week 9 of what was already a reeling season.

“We just needed that one last week, kind of get the ball rolling, felt that victory feeling in the locker postgame last week,” Rush said of the wild 34-26 victory at Washington. “Everything's kind of coming together, feeling good about it.”

Drew Lock, who started in place of the injured Tommy DeVito a week after the benching and subsequent release of Daniel Jones, lost a fumble following Overshown's pick-6 in a seventh consecutive loss for the Giants (2-10).

Lock ran for 57 yards and a touchdown that ended up being too late to avoid New York's eighth consecutive loss to its NFC East rival as the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention.

“This is one of my first times to be able to come in and play a full game with these guys and show them what I can do,” Lock said. “Minus the turnovers and a few things, it was up and down. Some good. Some bad.”

The Giants had their first lead since Week 5 before Overshown put the Cowboys back in front after they had led for just 2 minutes, 15 seconds during their six-game skid at AT&T Stadium.

Leading 7-6, Lock tried to flip a screen pass to Devin Singletary after the running back had been overpowered trying to block Overshown.

The second-year linebacker ended up between Lock and Singletary, tipped the pass into the air toward the end zone, used his speed to run it down and scored untouched.

“I was thinking, ‘Hey, this is a good time to have those afterburners going,’” said Overshown, who missed his rookie season with a knee injury. “I was able to kick in some nitrous, and we were dancing in the end zone after that.”

Overshown also recovered Lock's fumble on the opening possession of the second half to set up Rush's 2-yard TD pass to Brandin Cooks.

He deposited that ball into one of the oversized Salvation Army red kettles made famous by Ezekiel Elliott nearly a decade ago and isn't sure what happened to it. The TD ball might go to his son.

“Before the game, I was telling myself that around this time last year, I was just waiting to show people my testimony,” Overshown said. “Just being out there on the field healthy is all I can ask for.”

Rush — now 2-2 as the starter filling in for Prescott this season, and 7-3 for his career — threw the scoring pass to Cooks the play after the quarterback's apparent fumble into the end zone was overturned on review.

Cooks, who had a diving first-down catch in the final two minutes to clinch the victory, was playing for the first time since Dallas' 20-15 victory over the Giants in Week 4. He ended up with an infected knee after getting an injection in New York the day after that Dallas win.

Dowdle had 46 yards rushing in the first quarter after his longest carry of the season, a 22-yarder. The Dallas offense bogged down after two efficient drives, but a suddenly opportunistic defense kept the Cowboys in front.

Lock had a 28-yard scramble to set up the first New York touchdown and another 21-yarder before his 8-yard TD with 2:18 remaining. But he was sacked six times.

“I don’t like the results,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said. “Nobody likes the results. But again, I have confidence in the people. Just got to do better.”

Giants: Standout DT Dexter Lawrence said he dislocated his elbow in the second half. ... DL D.J. Davidson injured a shoulder in the first half.

Cowboys: Special teamer Juanyeh Thomas was carted off with a right knee injury in the first half and didn't return. ... CB Josh Butler also didn't return after injuring a knee. ... Rookie LT Tyler Guyton said left in the first half with ankle and knee injuries and was replaced by Chuma Edoga, who made his season debut. Guyton said he has a high ankle sprain.

Giants: New Orleans at home Dec. 8.

Cowboys: The mini-break plus a day before Cincinnati visits Dec. 9.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston (99) and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) eat a turkey leg following an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboy players grab some turkey following an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Roriguez)

Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu (24) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) celebrates after running back Rico Dowdle (23) ran for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) is surrounded by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (21) breaks up a pass to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (81) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

New York Giants wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87) leaps over Dallas Cowboys' Damone Clark (18) and Brevyn Spann-Ford (89) on a punt return during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) celebrates as he runs in for a touchdown on interception against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) celebrates as he runs in for a touchdown on an interception against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)