 The Giants played the Cowboys at Giants Stadium in week nine . Defensive end George Martin recorded a late sack , termed by head coach Bill Parcells as the biggest play of the game , to help the Giants to a 17 – 14 victory . The Giants held running backs Tony Dorsett to 45 yards in 10 carries and Herschel Walker to 34 yards in 10 carries . The Cowboys outgained the Giants 408 to 245 in total yardage , and had 25 first downs compared with the Giants ' 14 . Phil Simms struggled and completed only 6 of 18 passes for 67 yards , but Joe Morris rushed 29 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns as the Giants improved to 7 – 2 . 
