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Well, well, well. Here we are again for the 3rd time this season. For the first time in NFL history the NY Giants will meet the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs. New York is coming off an impressive 10 point victory @ TampaBay. Dallas is coming off the first round bye.
Once again ESPN and all the writers have been swept off their feet by the surging giants. Eli looks to have turned the page in coming off his first playoff victory in his 4 years, also tied a season high 4 TD passes in a loss against New England.
Now these teams are so strangers to each other. After all they are division rivals. The Giants will get their rare chance to redeem themselves after being swept in the season series.
New York leads the league in sacks featuring a great front 4. They will be matched up against a very big and physical offensive line that has gotten the best of the giants in the 2 previous matchups this season. Dallas starting center Andre Gurode is back after a knee sprain, and him and RG Davis are a huge presence in the middle. They should be able to create running lanes and hold their own against the giants pass rush.
The linebacking core behind the Giants superb D-Line will be missing starting LB Mathias Kiwanuka this time around. Kawika Mitchell is banged up, and is questionable. Besides Pierce their linebackers are average at best, and will have their hands full trying to cover Witten and covering J. Jones and Barber on pass routes. This defense has a big hole right in the middle of it that Jason Witten will try and take advantage of. He will likely see some double teams and that will create 1 on 1's downfield.
And yes folks, it looks like Owens will play. And I will take him over any one of their corners, even with his iffy ankle. Their best corner Sam Madison didn't play last week, and hasn't practiced this week. So the rook Aaron Ross will be thrown into the playoff fire. Dallas will also be getting Terry Glenn back, how effective will be be? I don’t know, but I've read he has had a good week of practice and he will play.
Besides all of the TO's ankle talk, the REST of this Dallas team is the healthiest they have been all season. Terrence Newman and Anthony Henry will be starting together for only the second time or third time this season. This will force year long starter Jacque Reeves into the nickel and dime packages. Reeves was the most targeted cornerback in the entire NFL this season. This should boost cowboy’s coverage units and give the pass rush more time to get to Eli.
The Giants are going to need to rely on three rookies on offense. With the loss of Jeremy Shockey, fifth round pick Kevis Boss is going to need to step up. I doubt he can bring the intensity and leadership that Shockey brought, but everything I’ve read on the guy he is 6’6” and has good hands, but he is slow. How is Boss’s blocking? Because there is a good chance Dallas will overload his side. They are also going to need a big effort from rookie RB Ahmad Bradshaw, who has good speed to compliment Jacobs’s power. Is he a liability in blitz pickup? WR Steve Smith is also going to need to step up for Eli and present himself as a target, because he has had trouble getting open this season. That’s some pretty key roles on your offense right there, and you want to put your money in some rookie’s hands?
Since Shockey went down, the Giants has transformed into a dink and dunk passing offense. This could also be due to Plaxico and his bad ankle, and lack of downfield threats. The Giants need to be able to run the ball here. If Jacobs can get 4 and 5 yards a carry on 1st and 2nd down then it could be a close game. They key for Dallas will be good tackling, I saw a lot of broken tackles in that Tampa game. Dallas will be ready for the run, its no secret….just buckle up your chinstrap. The Giants could be without starting center O’Hara, and if he is out then you will see pressure up the middle that Tampa did not bring. NT Jay Ratliff has played very well in place of injured Jason Fergusen, in fact earning a contract extension. Tank Johnson has also found a niche on this team and he does good job of taking up double teams and holding the LOS.
Dallas has the homefield advantage combined with and extra week to prepare and get players healthy. Yet I have seen little to no love for the #1 seed in the NFC just because of going 2-2 down the stretch. I expect this team to be fired up and ready to play at the top of their game. Do not listen to ESPN, do not but into the Giants hype. They did the same **** last week with the Commanders one how “hot” they were and look what happened. I’m am seeing 70% consensus on NYG at wagerline. That 70% is a scary number with the line moving in dallas direction, that’s kind of shady. Everyone was on the Commanders LW, and the home favorite won. Just something to think about…
GO DALLAS:starspin
Once again ESPN and all the writers have been swept off their feet by the surging giants. Eli looks to have turned the page in coming off his first playoff victory in his 4 years, also tied a season high 4 TD passes in a loss against New England.
Now these teams are so strangers to each other. After all they are division rivals. The Giants will get their rare chance to redeem themselves after being swept in the season series.
New York leads the league in sacks featuring a great front 4. They will be matched up against a very big and physical offensive line that has gotten the best of the giants in the 2 previous matchups this season. Dallas starting center Andre Gurode is back after a knee sprain, and him and RG Davis are a huge presence in the middle. They should be able to create running lanes and hold their own against the giants pass rush.
The linebacking core behind the Giants superb D-Line will be missing starting LB Mathias Kiwanuka this time around. Kawika Mitchell is banged up, and is questionable. Besides Pierce their linebackers are average at best, and will have their hands full trying to cover Witten and covering J. Jones and Barber on pass routes. This defense has a big hole right in the middle of it that Jason Witten will try and take advantage of. He will likely see some double teams and that will create 1 on 1's downfield.
And yes folks, it looks like Owens will play. And I will take him over any one of their corners, even with his iffy ankle. Their best corner Sam Madison didn't play last week, and hasn't practiced this week. So the rook Aaron Ross will be thrown into the playoff fire. Dallas will also be getting Terry Glenn back, how effective will be be? I don’t know, but I've read he has had a good week of practice and he will play.
Besides all of the TO's ankle talk, the REST of this Dallas team is the healthiest they have been all season. Terrence Newman and Anthony Henry will be starting together for only the second time or third time this season. This will force year long starter Jacque Reeves into the nickel and dime packages. Reeves was the most targeted cornerback in the entire NFL this season. This should boost cowboy’s coverage units and give the pass rush more time to get to Eli.
The Giants are going to need to rely on three rookies on offense. With the loss of Jeremy Shockey, fifth round pick Kevis Boss is going to need to step up. I doubt he can bring the intensity and leadership that Shockey brought, but everything I’ve read on the guy he is 6’6” and has good hands, but he is slow. How is Boss’s blocking? Because there is a good chance Dallas will overload his side. They are also going to need a big effort from rookie RB Ahmad Bradshaw, who has good speed to compliment Jacobs’s power. Is he a liability in blitz pickup? WR Steve Smith is also going to need to step up for Eli and present himself as a target, because he has had trouble getting open this season. That’s some pretty key roles on your offense right there, and you want to put your money in some rookie’s hands?
Since Shockey went down, the Giants has transformed into a dink and dunk passing offense. This could also be due to Plaxico and his bad ankle, and lack of downfield threats. The Giants need to be able to run the ball here. If Jacobs can get 4 and 5 yards a carry on 1st and 2nd down then it could be a close game. They key for Dallas will be good tackling, I saw a lot of broken tackles in that Tampa game. Dallas will be ready for the run, its no secret….just buckle up your chinstrap. The Giants could be without starting center O’Hara, and if he is out then you will see pressure up the middle that Tampa did not bring. NT Jay Ratliff has played very well in place of injured Jason Fergusen, in fact earning a contract extension. Tank Johnson has also found a niche on this team and he does good job of taking up double teams and holding the LOS.
Dallas has the homefield advantage combined with and extra week to prepare and get players healthy. Yet I have seen little to no love for the #1 seed in the NFC just because of going 2-2 down the stretch. I expect this team to be fired up and ready to play at the top of their game. Do not listen to ESPN, do not but into the Giants hype. They did the same **** last week with the Commanders one how “hot” they were and look what happened. I’m am seeing 70% consensus on NYG at wagerline. That 70% is a scary number with the line moving in dallas direction, that’s kind of shady. Everyone was on the Commanders LW, and the home favorite won. Just something to think about…
GO DALLAS:starspin
