Big Facts: Micah in elite Thanksgiving company

Prevalent Pass Rush

Dallas dominated the line of scrimmage against New York with a season high six sacks. Since 2021, Dallas has tallied 14 games with five sacks or more, tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the most such games in the NFL over that time span.

Giant Winning Streak

The Cowboys have now defeated the Giants in eight consecutive games, their second-longest win streak against New York all-time. Their longest was 12-straight from 1974-80. Dallas has set a new mark with 15 wins over their last 16 meetings with the Giants, their most over a 16-game span against any single team in franchise history.

Dominant Dowdle

During his 47^th career game, Rico Dowdle achieved his first 100-yard rushing game, along with his first rushing touchdown of the 2024 season. In doing this, he became the third undrafted Cowboys player to tally over 100 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in a single game. Joining Troy Hambrick (twice in 2023) and Dan Reeves (1966).

What's better than 24?...25!

Dallas stuck to the ground game last week as they tallied a season-high 32 carries for 122 rushing yards. In doing so, they improved to a 4-0 record when attempting at least 25 rushes during the 2024 season. Their wins have come against the Browns, Steelers, Commanders and now Giants.

Overachieving Overshown

DeMarvion Overshown secured Dallas' first defensive touchdown since DaRon Bland's pick six last Thanksgiving. He also secured a fumble recovery, becoming the first Cowboys player with a pick six and a fumble recovery in the same game since 2002, when Roy Williams did it.

Elite Company on Turkey Day

Edge rusher Micah Parsons is quickly becoming a Thanksgiving Day legend with 1.5 sacks against the Giants last week. He became the fifth player since 1982 with a sack in four consecutive Thanksgiving appearances with Greg Ellis (2004-08), Tony Tolbert (1990-93), Ed "Too Tall" Jones (1982-85), and Randy White (1982-85)

Mr. 6000

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reached 6,000 receiving yards milestone during the Week 13 matchup against the Giants. He is the fastest Cowboys player in history to reach 6,000 receiving yards, achieving the feat in only 78 career games.

Uphill Battle for the Bengals

Entering Week 14, the Bengals hold a 4-8 record overall. All four of their wins have come against teams below .500, with a 4-1 record against such teams. However, they are 0-7 against teams that enter with an above .500 record, including all three opponents during their current three-game winning streak,

Home Alone

Monday night will mark the ninth all-time home game for the Cowboys against the Bengals. Dallas has a 7-1 record in the previous eight meetings, their best home record against any opponent in franchise history. Dallas will aim to extend their current winning streak over Cincinnati to six games, with two of their last four meetings being won on a walk off field goal.

Metroplex Monday Night

Dallas will play their 94^th Monday Night Football game in franchise history this week. That's the most of any team and their 53 wins on Monday are tied for second-most with the San Francisco 49ers and only trail the Pittsburgh Steelers (57) all-time. They have a 7-3 record over their last 10 games on Monday, while the Bengals are just 3-7 in their last 10.