Cowboys lose another game, and their QB, against Giants

He set the franchise record for yards passing in a season last year, making the Pro Bowl for the third time. In his brief action Monday night, he broke his own club record by throwing for a touchdown in his 18th straight game. He was 5 of 7 for 39 yards.

"It's a shame," Phillips said. "Tony looked like he was really sharp."

Kitna was 16 of 33 for 187 yards. Bryant had four catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns, plus the long punt return.

"Dez is a spectacular player," Phillips said. "I think everyone can see that."

Manning was 25 of 35 for 306 yards. This was the fourth time he'd thrown four TD passes.

Hakeem Nicks caught nine passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Steve Smith caught nine passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Mario Manningham had the other TD catch.

Ahmad Bradshaw ran 24 times for 126 yards. Jacobs had 75 yards on 12 carries.

The Cowboys pulled out the stops this week to try turning things around. Team owner Jerry Jones gave an encouraging speech Monday, officials worked practices on Wednesday and Thursday and Hall of Famers Bob Lilly and Tony Dorsett were honorary captains for this game. (Hours earlier, Dorsett called the team "a bunch of underachievers.") They drummed up some loud applause by showing clips of the World Series-bound Texas Rangers, then cutting to Nolan Ryan in the stands.

Apparently, the Giants are making up for what the Yankees failed to do on their trip to Arlington last weekend.