DMN Blog: Breaking down the Cowboys-Giants matchups

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Quick takes on the matchups when the Cowboys meet the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium:

When the Cowboys run
This could be a big game for Felix Jones because of his speed, and he did not play against New York last year. Is his quadriceps bruise OK? The Giants have a deep defensive line and stout linebackers but allowed 4 yards a carry in the season opener. Plus, Marion Barber is healthier than he was in last meeting. EDGE: Even

When the Cowboys pass
The Giants will be without starting corner Aaron Ross for the second straight game, which helps the Cowboys' diverse attack. Tony Romo wasn't sacked a week ago but the Giants got him four times in their last meeting and have Osi Umenyiora in the lineup. EDGE: Cowboys

When the Giants run
Tampa Bay averaged 5.6 yards on the ground a week ago and the Giants have a better offensive line. In the last two games the 264-pound Brandon Jacobs has played against Dallas he has gained 117 and 95 yards. The key is to get him moving sideways. EDGE: Giants

When the Giants pass
Eli Manning has thrown more touchdowns against the Cowboys than any team he has faced (16). That's the good news. He's also been intercepted more (11) and sacked more (26). He was sacked eight times in the last meeting. The Giants' wide outs are still in a prove-it stage. EDGE: Cowboys

Special teams
There is a feeling the Cowboys have turned the corner with this group but things can change quickly. Don't look for much in the punt return game vs. Jeff Feagles because of his hang time, but the kick return game gives the Cowboys an advantage. EDGE: Cowboys

Intangibles
The feeling last year was that there was no way the Cowboys could lose the final game at Texas Stadium vs. Baltimore. Now there's a feeling there's no way they could lose the first game at Cowboys Stadium. The Giants come in with the "homecoming foe" chip on their shoulder. EDGE: Giants.




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Quick takes on the matchups when the Cowboys meet the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium:

When the Cowboys run
This could be a big game for Felix Jones because of his speed, and he did not play against New York last year. Is his quadriceps bruise OK? The Giants have a deep defensive line and stout linebackers but allowed 4 yards a carry in the season opener. Plus, Marion Barber is healthier than he was in last meeting. EDGE: Even

When the Cowboys pass
The Giants will be without starting corner Aaron Ross for the second straight game, which helps the Cowboys' diverse attack. Tony Romo wasn't sacked a week ago but the Giants got him four times in their last meeting and have Osi Umenyiora in the lineup. EDGE: Cowboys

When the Giants run
Tampa Bay averaged 5.6 yards on the ground a week ago and the Giants have a better offensive line. In the last two games the 264-pound Brandon Jacobs has played against Dallas he has gained 117 and 95 yards. The key is to get him moving sideways. EDGE: Giants

When the Giants pass
Eli Manning has thrown more touchdowns against the Cowboys than any team he has faced (16). That's the good news. He's also been intercepted more (11) and sacked more (26). He was sacked eight times in the last meeting. The Giants' wide outs are still in a prove-it stage. EDGE: Cowboys

Special teams
There is a feeling the Cowboys have turned the corner with this group but things can change quickly. Don't look for much in the punt return game vs. Jeff Feagles because of his hang time, but the kick return game gives the Cowboys an advantage. EDGE: Cowboys

Intangibles
The feeling last year was that there was no way the Cowboys could lose the final game at Texas Stadium vs. Baltimore. Now there's a feeling there's no way they could lose the first game at Cowboys Stadium. The Giants come in with the "homecoming foe" chip on their shoulder. EDGE: Giants.




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Quick takes on the matchups when the Cowboys meet the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium:

When the Cowboys run
This could be a big game for Felix Jones because of his speed, and he did not play against New York last year. Is his quadriceps bruise OK? The Giants have a deep defensive line and stout linebackers but allowed 4 yards a carry in the season opener. Plus, Marion Barber is healthier than he was in last meeting. EDGE: Even

When the Cowboys pass
The Giants will be without starting corner Aaron Ross for the second straight game, which helps the Cowboys' diverse attack. Tony Romo was sacked once a week ago but the Giants got him four times in their last meeting and have Osi Umenyiora in the lineup. EDGE: Cowboys

When the Giants run
Tampa Bay averaged 5.6 yards on the ground a week ago and the Giants have a better offensive line. In the last two games the 264-pound Brandon Jacobs has played against Dallas he has gained 117 and 95 yards. The key is to get him moving sideways. EDGE: Giants

When the Giants pass
Eli Manning has thrown more touchdowns against the Cowboys than any team he has faced (16). That's the good news. He's also been intercepted more (11) and sacked more (26). He was sacked eight times in the last meeting. The Giants' wide outs are still in a prove-it stage. EDGE: Cowboys

Special teams
There is a feeling the Cowboys have turned the corner with this group but things can change quickly. Don't look for much in the punt return game vs. Jeff Feagles because of his hang time, but the kick return game gives the Cowboys an advantage. EDGE: Cowboys

Intangibles
The feeling last year was that there was no way the Cowboys could lose the final game at Texas Stadium vs. Baltimore. Now there's a feeling there's no way they could lose the first game at Cowboys Stadium. The Giants come in with the "homecoming foe" chip on their shoulder. EDGE: Giants.