The Cowboys won this game, their first home victory of the season, because of their defense and their ability to control the run game. McCarthy mentions time of possession as something of importance because it means if you’re winning the clock, you’re controlling the game. Dallas held the ball for 31:36 compared to 28:24 for the New York Giants.

Oh goodness. If you’re a Cowboys fan, you know exactly what this is about, no matter your age. This is one of the biggest blunders in NFL history, not just on Thanksgiving. Leon Lett was a Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Cowboys during the team's Super Bowl runs in the early-mid 1990s.