Sometimes Thanksgiving dinner is just… fine. The food was pretty decent, everyone at the table got along, and no one burned the house down trying to fry the turkey. There was a great side dish and lots of cake at the end, but nothing about the day really blew you away.
No one in Cowboys Nation will complain about this The team won 27:20 about the giants − the Cowboys' first home win of the season − but it wasn't a particularly impressive victory. DeMarvion Overshown's tip-drill interception touchdown and The overall performance was the highlightCertainly, but looking beyond that magical moment reveals few other bright spots that could signal hope for the final five-game series of the 2024 season.
Concerns remain. The offense still falters far too often, and the defense clearly has a problem retaining quarterbacks who can run. Injuries are still plaguing the entire team, and one of the former superstars had another off day…much to the chagrin of those who expect a level of consistency more on par with his astronomical salary.
But a win is a win, and now the Cowboys have strung two of them together, providing renewed optimism as they head into the mini-bye week and prepare for a trio of upcoming opponents who currently have losing records.
Here's a look back at the good, the bad and the ugly of the Cowboys' perfectly serviceable Thanksgiving Day win.