Dallas at NYG

jobberone

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Lots of different numbers out there but we're looking at Dallas as 2.5 to 3 point underdogs.

The Giants have covered the spread four times this year. Dallas is 7-3 against the spread. They obviously didn't cover last weeks 32 point loss though. :(

The Giants were giving up 35 ppg but have only given up a total of 5 TDs the last four games including defensive and STs scores. OTOH, we've given up 106 points in the last four games including only 3 to Philly to start that streak. We have scored 98 points over that period while the Giants have scored 89.

Eil has a 70 rating completing a scorching 57% of his passes (his career is 58% BTW) with 17 INTs and an INT% of almost 5%. Romo is having a career year with a rating of 97%, 6 INTs, and an INT% of 1.6 which is very good BTW. His AY/A is 7.7, Y/A 7.2 and he's averaging almost 270 yds a game.

The Boys get Austin back so it's Romo's offense vs NYG's defense for the most part. If Eli gets hot it will likely be a long day. When I say hot I mean against our defense which are bottom feeders right now. I will mention the Giants don't have a lot of sacks or INTs this year so they are really playing good defense; but against some not so good teams with some not so good backup QBs.

This should be an interesting game. Look for temps in the mid thirties with the wind chill to really suck with winds 10-25 mph and the latter is really gusting. So hopefully Romo can either throw the ball despite the wind or we suddenly learn how to run the ball.

I hate to say this but NY 23 Dal 16. Hope I'm wrong cause that will ruin my decade.
 

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Watershed game, in my opinion. Either the team wins and finally goes on a run under Garrett, or they lose and the Garrett regime is toast despite Jerry's assurances.

Injuries aren't going to be an excuse in this one. The secondary is back, and the defensive line will be as healthy as it's been all season featuring three pass rushers who are ranked highly according to PFF. Lee and Waters are the only notable absences.
 

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Stats and trends can be thrown out with these two teams. This game is a feel from the gut, for me, taking into account the weather conditions and such. A cold/windy day dictates the run game and I am afraid they have us beat there at this point.

Can and will Dallas stick with the running game? That is the burning question......Murray is more than capable yet so is Andre Brown with Jacobs for short yardage. We need the defense to play average Sunday, not asking for good.

We have to win the turnover battle and scoring from them. It might be a day of FG's and I am happy we have Dan the man.

I don't feel this one though, predicting a 24-17 loss :(

I think NY will be more than ready with lots of steam behind them pushing. They know it is a must win for them and they usually respond well in those situations :(
 

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Watershed game, in my opinion. Either the team wins and finally goes on a run under Garrett, or they lose and the Garrett regime is toast despite Jerry's assurances.

Injuries aren't going to be an excuse in this one. The secondary is back, and the defensive line will be as healthy as it's been all season featuring three pass rushers who are ranked highly according to PFF. Lee and Waters are the only notable absences.

Good post...........I agree
 

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This is more a gut check game for the players IMO. They better put there helmets on cause they are going to war.

 

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the defensive line will be as healthy as it's been all season featuring three pass rushers who are ranked highly according to PFF.

The key to the rest of the season IMO. A good pass rush can cure many backside ills and help the offense.
 

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Just from a psychological perspective, the team really needs to win this game after that beat down on national TV.

Worst thing is to take a beat down........have two weeks to think about it................come out and get beat down again...............then you start thinking you really do suck.
 

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Just from a psychological perspective, the team really needs to win this game after that beat down on national TV.

Worst thing is to take a beat down........have two weeks to think about it................come out and get beat down again...............then you start thinking you really do suck.

I believe the entire nation is seeing this one too, except in the Phoenix area.
 
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