Dak Prescott inspired the Dallas Cowboys to their seventh straight win over the New York Giants with a 20-15 victory.

The 31-year-old quarterback, the highest paid player in NFL history, found running back Rico Dowdle for the first of his two touchdown passes to put the Cowboys ahead at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Prescott then found CeeDee Lamb for a 55-yard score, with the wide receiver then penalised for taunting, after he turned to the home crowd and flexed his arms.

The Giants were limited to five field goals from Greg Joseph by the Cowboys’ imposing defence.

It was the Cowboys’ second win from four matches, while the Giants have lost three of their four – rooting them to bottom of the NFC East standings.

“It was huge, absolutely,” said Prescott.

“After losing two, especially at home, coming on the road, first division game. Division wins are always tough and you’re out on the road before a long weekend.”

The Giants’ night was soured further when star receiver Malik Nabers sustained a concussion late on in the defeat.

The rookie, making his fourth appearance, received on-field medical treatment after hitting the ground hard with just over three minutes left and was ruled out of the game.