One of the rivalries in the National Football League will take center stage on Monday Night Football. The Dallas Cowboys will be in New York to take on the Giants in this game, and these two teams have been NFC East rivals for quite some time. The Cowboys are trying to stay atop the division with a victory in this game, but the Giants have hopes of crashing their party and getting back into playoff contention.
Dallas comes into this game with a record of 4-3 and sit in first place in the NFC East Division. The Cowboys had lost three straight games before a week seven victory over the Philadelphia Eagles got them back on track. Dallas had a bye in week eight, and should have some energy in this game. New York has now lost four straight games after a blowout loss in week eight. The Giants are just 2-6 so far this season, and sit in third place in the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys are a -7.0 point favorite over New York in this game.
Giants Defense Letting them Down
The New York Giants are going to have to play some defense if they are going to knock off their rival. New York is giving up more than 27.0 points per game this season, and that could spell trouble against a great a great Cowboys offense. The Giants have recorded 22 sacks so far this season, and getting pressure on Dak Prescott could be a huge key in this game. New York cannot give up 27 points and expect to win this game.
Daniel Jones is the quarterback of the future for the New York Giants, but he has been playing pretty well in his rookie season. Jones has thrown for close to 1,500 yards this season, but has thrown seven interceptions to just 10 touchdowns. Running back Saquon Barkley is averaging 5.0 yards per this season, and will need to have a big game to give his offense a chance in this one.
Cowboys Offense Has Plenty of Balance
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the most balanced offensive attacks in the National Football League, but it hasn’t always led to a ton of points. Dallas is third in the NFL in 291.9 passing yards per game, and they are also fourth in the league with 146.0 rushing yards. Quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown for over 1,200 yards already this season, but his seven interceptions have cost his team some points. Running back Ezekiel Elliott should have a big game against the Giants, and is averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
The Dallas defense also needs to step up their play if they are going to make a run at a Super Bowl this season. The Cowboys have given up 17.7 points per game this season, which is much more than they gave up just one season ago. Dallas has 17 sacks and has forced nine turnovers, and they should be able to confuse rookie Daniel Jones in this game. The Cowboys can’t afford to get into offensive shootouts every game.
Cowboys Roll Over Rival Giants
The New York Giants have some very interesting pieces to build around, but they still have plenty of room to improve. New York has now lost four straight games, and their defense has really been letting them down. Winning in New York is never an easy task for the Dallas Cowboys, but they are the much better team in this matchup. The Cowboys should be refreshed and refocused after their bye week, and they will have an easy win in this game. Bet the Dallas Cowboys -7.0 over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Cowboys as the favorite is our bet when taking this game at our favorite pay per head location PayPerHead247.
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