Monday Night Game, what are you looking for

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We've played 2 playoff teams.
The Giants are not.
We should be able to comfortably enjoy the 2nd half. Yes they're improving and have a good young coach, but Quinn has discovered flaws and our offense should really open up this week. Us by 14
 

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Lets not forget their two starting edge rushers haven't played in the first two weeks. That's the rookie and the other guy that led their team in sacks last year. They might be back this week. That's who I'm looking for.
 

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The Giants have improved their standings in the NFL, with Saquon Barkley apparently having recovered from his doldrums. Nevertheless, the Cowboys are somewhat improved themselves, with Cooper Rush now displaying an improved version of himself lately. I think the Cowboys are likely to overcome the new and improved version of the Giants enough for their defense to manage a win over the Giants. This game should provide an interesting tussle between two teams that are in recovery from their woes, recently. I'll take the Dallas Cowboys by 3 points, or more. Cooper Rush is "feeling his oats," these days. Here's hoping it continues. :)
 
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Figure I would start this, and hopefully it stays on topic about the game.

The front page is flooded with the fans hating on everything more than usual. Give them their days I guess. All that for future threads and topics.

I just want to win games, I don't care who is playing and who does what, just win.

Anyway, I am looking to see if the defense can continue what they did against the Bengals. Was it really the defense, or a really bad Cincinnati OL. Or did the defense as the Steelers defense have something to do with that.
Steelers are actually lucky yo win that game.

What can Moore do with the game plan to counter what seems to be an improved NYG defense. Now the NYG offense took advantage of some turnovers with great field position. What can they do against a better defense though.
The Giants have issues with big play passes. I would challenge them with some deep passes. Defensively it is simple stop the run, force Danny Dimes into third and long. Barkley and Jones will make some plays so don’t panic if they do.
 

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The Giants have issues with big play passes. I would challenge them with some deep passes. Defensively it is simple stop the run, force Danny Dimes into third and long. Barkley and Jones will make some plays so don’t panic if they do.

Yes, stop the run. Barkley is looking pretty good so far. This game is not going to be easy. It will be a good test for our run D and QB Rush.
 

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Yes, stop the run. Barkley is looking pretty good so far. This game is not going to be easy. It will be a good test for our run D and QB Rush.
The game will be tight because Dabell and Wink are good coaches. I would probably pick the Giants if Leonard Williams was playing. I am afraid now there is game film on Rush.
 

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Figure I would start this, and hopefully it stays on topic about the game.

The front page is flooded with the fans hating on everything more than usual. Give them their days I guess. All that for future threads and topics.

I just want to win games, I don't care who is playing and who does what, just win.

Anyway, I am looking to see if the defense can continue what they did against the Bengals. Was it really the defense, or a really bad Cincinnati OL. Or did the defense as the Steelers defense have something to do with that.
Steelers are actually lucky yo win that game.

What can Moore do with the game plan to counter what seems to be an improved NYG defense. Now the NYG offense took advantage of some turnovers with great field position. What can they do against a better defense though.

They aret hating anymore than normal. Thats just the way of the world today.

To your question, I want to see the defense absolutely dominate this team. I want to see 3 turnovers, I want to see people in Jones face everytime he drops back. I want to see if this defense is legit.

Id like to see Gallup have some impact. We need to run the ball better this week. If Zeke doesnt have a good week, Id thinking we need to start getting pollard more carries because he clearly has looked more explosive to me, just like he did last year. Id like to see Peters have a good game. Most importantly, Id like to see Rush stay clean. No picks, continue to play smart and gain more game time confidence. He looked GREAT on the opening drive last weekend, then it seemed like we got really conservative. That will lose games.

MOST important thing, I want a win under any circumstance. Us winning games while Dak is out would be huge.
 

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Defense should have a great game,i dont think we can score more than 20 without some turnovers though.
 

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Defense should have a great game,i dont think we can score more than 20 without some turnovers though.

They can score more than 20, they just have to trust Rush more than they do. Dallas was only mildly aggressive in the first quarter and after Cinci tied the game at 17. But in between that time they really didn't trust Rush to throw the ball. And maybe rightfully so. But at some point we're going to have to find out.
 

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Figure I would start this, and hopefully it stays on topic about the game.

The front page is flooded with the fans hating on everything more than usual. Give them their days I guess. All that for future threads and topics.

I just want to win games, I don't care who is playing and who does what, just win.

Anyway, I am looking to see if the defense can continue what they did against the Bengals. Was it really the defense, or a really bad Cincinnati OL. Or did the defense as the Steelers defense have something to do with that.
Steelers are actually lucky yo win that game.

What can Moore do with the game plan to counter what seems to be an improved NYG defense. Now the NYG offense took advantage of some turnovers with great field position. What can they do against a better defense though.
A cold beer and a brick oven pizza and W to go with it.
 

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Can Rush move the Offence is the $1,000,000 question.
We did just enough offensively to win last week.
Can he do it again/consistently ?

If the NFL believed that Rush could do all those things consistently, he may have actually been drafted.

can he do it against certain teams when needed? Possible…..but can he do it consistently…improbable.

My question is , “can the rest of the offense compensate for an UDFA quarterback with 2 career starts and limited skill set”?…….consistently
 

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If the NFL believed that Rush could do all those things consistently, he may have actually been drafted.
can he do it against certain teams when needed? Possibly…..but can he do it consistently…improbable.

My question is, “can the rest of the offense compensate for a UDFA quarterback with 2 career starts and a limited skill set”?…….consistently

he's already beat two considered good teams, so the NFC east should be a cakewalk.
 

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If the NFL believed that Rush could do all those things consistently, he may have actually been drafted.

can he do it against certain teams when needed? Possible…..but can he do it consistently…improbable.

My question is , “can the rest of the offense compensate for an UDFA quarterback with 2 career starts and limited skill set”?…….consistently
These and other interesting questions will be answered Monday night.
 

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I don't think either team will score over 20 points so i am looking for the defense to do their thing. Keep improving each week, led by MP. As for the offense, for the OL to start coming together and at least be respectable. Get a balance of run/pass. Can Coop lead us for 3 TDs? I also feel that Turpin may get a good run back on a punt this week.

The worst nightmare is for the Giants to be able to consistently run up the gut with Barkley. Bad things will happen.
 

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In all seriousness, all I am truly “looking for” is a “win”. This game will go a long way towards determining whether we can build some momentum and make the playoffs this season.

A win means that we probably get through the Dakless part of the season no more than a game or two under .500. A win gives us hope that when Dak comes back we get a new tal boost and go on a legitimate run.

I think we will get the win as long as we don’t lose the turnover battle or give up a special teams/defensive TD.
 
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