Cowboys TE had 19 catches total in the PS. Witten had none and Hanna had one. Escobar had 9 dumpoffs most of which happened in the final PS game when our 3rd team WR couldn't do jack downfield.
If there is a secret sauce then look no further than how we utilize our TE esp against those NYG LB and S.
I've been telling people this for a while. It's that we were trying to trick people into thinking we weren't going to use Witten, but they have yet to really see our base offense. One in which has been extremely successful for the Patriots.
Randy Moss became a non factor with the Patriots in 2010, but Brady was able to reach one of his highest levels anyway. That was because of the two tight end system.
Combined with the capacity to run the ball, which we assume we can do with Murray healthy and the offensive line improved,
We're 6-0 when Murray breaks 100 yards, we're 8-0 when he has 20+ carries per game. We're more effective running out of the 12 formation. The 12 formation should help Murray maximize his effectiveness. Perhaps some of that is self fulfilling, but I think the concept is pretty sound as to how good the team is when Murray is healthy and we're focused on running the ball.
Run the ball effectively and consistently with Murray.
Romo take care of the football.
Take advantage of mismatches in the Giants defense. They don't have the linebackers to match up with our tight ends. Dan Connor is their starting middle linebacker... He will have a difficult time with Hanna or Escobar.
Expect our offense to dictate to the Giants defense all night, which should help negate their pass rush.
Only way the Giants win this game is if they can get after Romo with their 4 down linemen.
We get up to a lead and the pressure is on Eli to comeback down 7 or 14, they guy will throw picks.
