Tom [Giants fan];1753040 said:
gave up 80 points in the first two games. They have given up 79 total the last six. Whether that is improvement by the defense or the talent of the competition is yet to be seen. But to be honest, I don't see the Packers scoring 35 again if the Giants play them. I also don't see the Cowboys scoring 45 this week. But we will see about that too.
Statistically heres what I see...
Pass Offense Advantage: Dallas
Theres no way you can argue the giants have a better passing offense. You have been leaving too many yards and points available out there competing against lesser teams. The giants leave an average 17.5 yards passing per game. Dallas takes 58.4 more yards more than the opponent usually allows the only teams who are better in this stat are the Patriots, Packers, and Saints.
Run Offense Advantage: Push
Not to take anything away from your run offense, but you have been taking advantage of bad rushing defenses and running up your stats, literally. You average 137.8 yards rushing per game, which is great... but the two teams you lost to allow an average 89.1 yards rushing per game, much different than the 125.5 YPG rush defenses you have beaten. It doesn't seem like it now, but you will realize by the end of the season you need a solid RB as you have the hardest remaining rush defense schedule (Dallas, Minnesota, Philly, Washington, New England allow from 73-97 YPG)
Pass Defense Advantage: Giants
You have done well defending the pass. Dallas has faced poor offenses and they were still able to perform exceptionally against us. You on the other hand limit your opponents passing yards. Good Job Giants.
Run Defense Advantage: Dallas
We are a proven tough run defense. We have faced powerful running teams and still keep our Run YPG allowed to 84 YPG. You are the opposite, you have faced bad run offenses and allow them to run all over you.
Combining all the figures together: Dallas > Giants
The only chance you have is if we turn the ball over repeatedly in our own redzone. Your pass offense has regressed since the first week and you will have trouble moving the ball on us. I too would be surprised if we score 45 Sunday, but we wont need it.