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Cowboys vs. Giants preview: New York has advantage in all on-field categories
12:02 AM CDT on Monday, October 25, 2010
By BILL NICHOLS / The Dallas Morning News
brnichols@dallasnews.com
When the Cowboys run
The Cowboys appear to lack confidence in their offensive line. They rank 24th in average carries (20.4) and 23rd in yards per game (95). Most telling: They have just one rushing touchdown. The Giants have held their last three opponents to fewer than 65 yards rushing per game.
Edge: NYG
When the Cowboys pass
Quarterback Tony Romo spent most of last week rolling out and throwing quick passes in the flat, virtually surrendering to Minnesota's strong front seven. Fifteen of his 24 completions were to running backs Felix Jones (10), Marion Barber (3) and Chris Gronkowski (2).
Edge: NYG
When the Giants run
The Giants have two dangerous backs. Ahmad Bradshaw got his second 100-yard game last week against Detroit. Brandon Jacobs , who lives to beat the Cowboys, had two rushing touchdowns against the Lions. After allowing 106 yards to Arian Foster and 131 to Chris Johnson, the Cowboys limited Minnesota's Adrian Peterson to 73 yards.
Edge: NYG
When the Giants pass
Eli Manning is 7-5 against the Cowboys, including a playoff victory. In two games last year, he threw for 571 yards and four touchdowns. Hakeem Nicks leads the team in receptions (36), receiving yards (417) and TD catches (6). Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss average 16 yards per catch.
Edge: NYG
Special teams
Kickoff coverage has been the bane of Dallas' existence. Last week, the Cowboys surrendered a 95-yard touchdown return to Percy Harvin. The week before, a 72-yard return set up a Tennessee score in the fourth quarter. Dallas' average of 32.9 yards allowed per return is the league's poorest.
Edge: NYG
Intangibles
At least the Cowboys have the odds in their favor. As in, what are the odds they will be 1-5? They are not that far removed from being eliminated from playoff contention. They keep saying there's no reason to panic because it's a long season. Well, it keeps getting longer with each loss.
Edge: Cowboys
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12:02 AM CDT on Monday, October 25, 2010
By BILL NICHOLS / The Dallas Morning News
brnichols@dallasnews.com
When the Cowboys run
The Cowboys appear to lack confidence in their offensive line. They rank 24th in average carries (20.4) and 23rd in yards per game (95). Most telling: They have just one rushing touchdown. The Giants have held their last three opponents to fewer than 65 yards rushing per game.
Edge: NYG
When the Cowboys pass
Quarterback Tony Romo spent most of last week rolling out and throwing quick passes in the flat, virtually surrendering to Minnesota's strong front seven. Fifteen of his 24 completions were to running backs Felix Jones (10), Marion Barber (3) and Chris Gronkowski (2).
Edge: NYG
When the Giants run
The Giants have two dangerous backs. Ahmad Bradshaw got his second 100-yard game last week against Detroit. Brandon Jacobs , who lives to beat the Cowboys, had two rushing touchdowns against the Lions. After allowing 106 yards to Arian Foster and 131 to Chris Johnson, the Cowboys limited Minnesota's Adrian Peterson to 73 yards.
Edge: NYG
When the Giants pass
Eli Manning is 7-5 against the Cowboys, including a playoff victory. In two games last year, he threw for 571 yards and four touchdowns. Hakeem Nicks leads the team in receptions (36), receiving yards (417) and TD catches (6). Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss average 16 yards per catch.
Edge: NYG
Special teams
Kickoff coverage has been the bane of Dallas' existence. Last week, the Cowboys surrendered a 95-yard touchdown return to Percy Harvin. The week before, a 72-yard return set up a Tennessee score in the fourth quarter. Dallas' average of 32.9 yards allowed per return is the league's poorest.
Edge: NYG
Intangibles
At least the Cowboys have the odds in their favor. As in, what are the odds they will be 1-5? They are not that far removed from being eliminated from playoff contention. They keep saying there's no reason to panic because it's a long season. Well, it keeps getting longer with each loss.
Edge: Cowboys
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