Largest key to the game

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If Dallas finds a pass rush, the Cowboys will win comfortably.

If not, this is going to be an all-night muthah.

Just me, but their offense doesn't scare me at all, especially with Beckem at maybe 50/50. IMO we need Dez to show up.......he was non-existent both games last year.
 

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Collins at RT.

If he struggles against JPP/Vernon, it's going to be a fairly long game IMO.


To me the biggest factor in this game will be how well we do on 3rd down. The Giants have an excellent defense. Dak in his loses i assume was not very good on third down. To me its crucial we stay on the field and convert on 3rd down. To me that will be the difference in the game.
 

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Just me, but their offense doesn't scare me at all, especially with Beckem at maybe 50/50. IMO we need Dez to show up.......he was non-existent both games last year.

Any team that has OBJ alone should scare u. Marshall was a great pic up. I know their O line and running game is very weak but this team won 11 games with that poor offense because OBJ made big plays and they have a very good defense. So sure they wont be the most feared offense we play but we better as hell respect them
 
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Just me, but their offense doesn't scare me at all, especially with Beckem at maybe 50/50. IMO we need Dez to show up.......he was non-existent both games last year.
Beckham isn't 50/50. He's fine. He's playing possum so he can play the courageous hero.
 

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Beckham isn't 50/50. He's fine. He's playing possum so he can play the courageous hero.

He is def playing. I agree they are prob downplaying it a bit but 80% of OBJ is scary enough.
 

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3 penalties is not good bad call or not.

If what Collins did was called, Tyron would have 3 penalties, as would every tackle in the league. Those who say calls don't affect anything are not being honest. You can choose not to scream about it, or blame the game on it, but calls make a difference.
 

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If what Collins did was called, Tyron would have 3 penalties, as would every tackle in the league. Those who say calls don't affect anything are not being honest. You can choose not to scream about it, or blame the game on it, but calls make a difference.
Yep
 

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Least of my concerns is Throatzilla.. We gotta just put up a bunch of points against a defense that's had our number for a spell, protect the ball and win the turnover battle...
 

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On offense it is going to be Dak's ability to read the Giant's defense. He struggled badly to do so last year. He's had 8 months to prepare so I like his chances.

On defense it is going to be underneath coverage vs those receivers particularly Engram, Shepard, and potentially OBJ in the slot. McAdoo is going to try isolate the LB and get the ball out quickly. If successful it doesn't matter how well the rush is doing. Scandrick, the LB, and whoever comes in on the dime need to have big games.
 

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Largest key to the game is our bread and butter....running the football.

Uh...no. Not at all.

Adam and some of us have been through this over and over again and the data is impeachable. The team that features the quarterback with the best QB efficiency will win the game 80% of the time.

Our ability to stop Manning and see Dak thrive...the passing game...will determine the winner.
 

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Uh...no. Not at all.

Adam and some of us have been through this over and over again and the data is impeachable. The team that features the quarterback with the best QB efficiency will win the game 80% of the time.

Our ability to stop Manning and see Dak thrive...the passing game...will determine the winner.

I do not disagree, but they are not unrelated. Our good running game gives Dak a better chance to have a high efficiency.
 

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Uh...no. Not at all.

Adam and some of us have been through this over and over again and the data is impeachable. The team that features the quarterback with the best QB efficiency will win the game 80% of the time.

Our ability to stop Manning and see Dak thrive...the passing game...will determine the winner.
Dak thrives when the running game is going.
 

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Any team that has OBJ alone should scare u. Marshall was a great pic up. I know their O line and running game is very weak but this team won 11 games with that poor offense because OBJ made big plays and they have a very good defense. So sure they wont be the most feared offense we play but we better as hell respect them

They still have Eli.....I'll leave it at that (LOL)
 
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