Giants-Cowboys predictions...

Saquon runs for over 200yds
rabbit 2 picks
OBJ 10 rec for 140yds

giants fans change their tune now talking SB

28-20. Might not be that close. Finally a breakout game.

we're going to score more than 20 points? I'll believe it when I see it.

In comment 14074964 Dodge said:

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we're going to score more than 20 points? I'll believe it when I see it.

Week 15 of last season wasn't that long ago. It has only been 3 games since we haven't hit 20 and two of them were last season.

This offense has enough firepower now to put up points. It was different last year before Barkley was here, and Beckham was out for the year.

I will be really, really surprised if we can't crack 20 points on Sunday.

Eli goes for 275 yards and 2 TDs (one to beckham and one to Engram).
Barkley goes for 122 and a TD
We get a pick 6 on Dak... lets go with Landon Collins
lo Carter gets his first sack of his career.
We pick off Prescott 3 times.

23-17 girls.

I see a lot of people pointing out who Flowers will be dealing with - which is fair. But who is covering Beckham?

Carolina just rushed for 147 yards against the Dallas D.

Who is stopping Barkley?

We have players THEY need to deal with, too. It's not Ereck Flowers against the Dallas Cowboys.

15-14 Giants win

Giants kick 5 FGs

Dallas scores two TDs

Eli drives for the GW FG with less than 2 minutes left

our offense still blows. OBJ, Barkley whatever, we still can't score a lot of points.

In comment 14075046 arcarsenal said:

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I see a lot of people pointing out who Flowers will be dealing with - which is fair. But who is covering Beckham? Carolina just rushed for 147 yards against the Dallas D. Who is stopping Barkley? We have players THEY need to deal with, too. It's not Ereck Flowers against the Dallas Cowboys.

I can see Lee being a hero and winning the day.

Eli throws for 300 yds and 2 TDs
Barkley runs for 100 yards and a receiving TD
Engram gets a TD and 60 yards

have been unbearable for years as our Giants/Eli have played like shit more often than not.

BUT NOT THIS YEAR BABY!

GIANTS 23
DALLAS 14

In comment 14075090 Dodge said:

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In comment 14075046 arcarsenal said: Quote: I see a lot of people pointing out who Flowers will be dealing with - which is fair. But who is covering Beckham? Carolina just rushed for 147 yards against the Dallas D. Who is stopping Barkley? We have players THEY need to deal with, too. It's not Ereck Flowers against the Dallas Cowboys. I can see Lee being a hero and winning the day.

It's possible. He's been a gigantic pain in the fucking ass forever. But Witten being gone gives me a glimmer of hope.

Barkley plays well behind one of the worst Olines in the NFL. So glad we picked this young man.

Giants 19. Last second field goal

-Dak is benched
-Barks with 2 TDs
-OV with 2.5 sacks

In comment 14075046 arcarsenal said:

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I see a lot of people pointing out who Flowers will be dealing with - which is fair. But who is covering Beckham? Carolina just rushed for 147 yards against the Dallas D. Who is stopping Barkley? We have players THEY need to deal with, too. It's not Ereck Flowers against the Dallas Cowboys.

Carolina's offensive line as a unit is much better than ours.

In comment 14075425 FStubbs said:

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In comment 14075046 arcarsenal said: Quote: I see a lot of people pointing out who Flowers will be dealing with - which is fair. But who is covering Beckham? Carolina just rushed for 147 yards against the Dallas D. Who is stopping Barkley? We have players THEY need to deal with, too. It's not Ereck Flowers against the Dallas Cowboys. Carolina's offensive line as a unit is much better than ours.

What does that have to do with Beckham or Barkley?

Sorry, I thought that said defensive line. I haven't had coffee yet.

In any event. It has been one game. I don't think we know that Carolina's offensive line is "much better" than ours or how good anyone really is after one week. They scored 16 points. We scored 15. We also played against a much better defense.

...34 predict Giants victory; 12 predict Dallas victory.

Median Giants point total = 23; Dallas = 17

Considering Dallas is favored by 3 points, maybe there's just a little Giants bias on BBI... just a little. (:-)

Based on the past 20 years of playing in Dallas, one pattern emerges in sharp relief: the Giants need to score 20 or more points to win!

Dallas at 0-1 in front of their hometown fans against a division rival is going to cause lots of problems. Tell me ahead of time how our o-line performs (especially Ereck Flowers)Sunday night, and I'll tell you who will win this ballgame.

In comment 14075453 M.S. said:

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Based on the past 20 years of playing in Dallas, one pattern emerges in sharp relief: the Giants need to score 20 or more points to win!

Scoring points is typically not an issue for this team...

Giants win 30-13.
Eli goes for 310 yards, 3 TD's
Saquon gets 119 yards on 22 carries and another TD
Defense causes 3 turnovers
Zeke loses his cool and starts barking at everyone
Total Domination in Jerry's world!

In comment 14075425 FStubbs said:

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In comment 14075046 arcarsenal said: Quote: I see a lot of people pointing out who Flowers will be dealing with - which is fair. But who is covering Beckham? Carolina just rushed for 147 yards against the Dallas D. Who is stopping Barkley? We have players THEY need to deal with, too. It's not Ereck Flowers against the Dallas Cowboys. Carolina's offensive line as a unit is much better than ours.

Disagree with this. Williams played for 3 quarters in the game but he wasn’t fully healthy. Below is from PFF’s post week 1 OL rankings. Carolina came in dead last in the NFL. They were far better than the Giants last year with Norwell but they weren’t good either. Flowers stinks and as a unit they didn’t play well in week 1 but should improve with each game and Jax’s DL is still the best in the game.

Starting Lineup:

Left Tackle: Taylor Moton, 69.3
Left Guard: Greg Van Roten, 48.3
Center: Ryan Kalil, 53.7
Right Guard: Trai Turner, 67.0
Right Tackle: Amini Silatolu, 48.3

Let’s say a prayer for Cam Newton. Both the Panthers starting tackles are now on injured reserve and while last year’s second-round pick in Moton should be able to fill in competently on the left side, they are in dire straits on the right side. Silatolu had a 35.6 pass-blocking grade at guard a season ago and now they have him playing tackle. That’s a combination for disaster.

play calling and he seems to plan well. This team makes half time adjustments on both sides of the ball. Garrett will not out coach Shurmur.

Giants 27
Cowboys 13

Eli 22/32 285 yds 2 TDs
Barkley 118 yd 1 TD
Odell 8 for 148 yds 2 TDs

I think the Cowboys can do the things the Jags did well last week better even with their limited WR personnel. Dak is better than Bortles. The Jags had success making the Giants defend sideline to sideline with bootlegs, run options, drag patterns, crossing patterns, RPOs, passes to RBs, and running off tackle. While JackRabbit and Eli Apple might have advantages outside, Cole Beasley is still in the slot and his entire purpose is to create and convert manageable third downs. I think we're going to give up some points and consequently, will have to score 24+ points to win.

I'm very interested to see how the Cowgirls defend the Giants. Will they repeat the same things they did most of the McAdoo era... prevent Odell deep passes and keep everything in front of them? One reason that worked is because they never had to respect the Giants running game. I think Barkley needs to be a major focus for the Giants, even if it's constant play action to slow down the pass rush. After last week, I'm more confident that Shurmer's offensive can get Odell free even if the opponent is playing conservative zones in the secondary. Needless to say the offensive line has to be at least competitive tonight. I also want to see Engram make some plays without the Jags' great coverage LBs out there.

I REALLY hope Eli has a big game because people are talking about him like a fucking dog now. It's so disrespectful.

Unfortunately, I think the Giants come up a bit short. I hope I'm very wrong. 'Pokes - 24, G-Men - 21

In comment 14075921 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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I think the Cowboys can do the things the Jags did well last week better even with their limited WR personnel. Dak is better than Bortles. Unfortunately, I think the Giants come up a bit short. I hope I'm very wrong. 'Pokes - 24, G-Men - 21

Keep underestimating Bortles and over estimating Dak....

Offense finally scores 30!!!

Giants 24, Cowboys 21