I’ll go over a few players that you should start and who you shouldn’t start this week as the Cowboys host their NFC East rivals, the New York Giants.
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“He’s not scaring us”. The best strategy to stop Cowboys from running is an eight-in-the-box defense. A fifth-round running back, Perkins can make plays not only on the ground, but through the air as a receiver as well, although he may not get much action early in the season behind Rashard Jennings. “But it’s not scary”.
Jones said Prescott’s play and development has been a huge surprise to him, so much so that it has tempered the disappointment of Romo’s fractured back.
The Giants do have some experience with this type of newcomer. Top pick for Giants, CB Eli Apple (10th overall), was Elliott’s teammate with Buckeyes. He added 53 yards on seven carries and two scores on the ground. But the Giants forced him into two turnovers – a fumble and an interception – and pulled out a 27-24 victory. Prescott will have a challenge ahead of him, but his coaches have put him in a good position to still be competitive. But Griffin took care of the football, and with no turnovers the Redskins won, 17-16. “I can’t wait to go to battle with these guys come next Sunday”.
“I don’t want to rule out anything”, Jones said on his radio show.
Player to watch: TE Jason Witten remains ageless, now with more than 1,000 catches and 11,000 yards to go with 60 touchdowns. Rashad Jennings emerges as the leader of the Giants running back core while Big Blue is hoping that they can finally get an injury-free season for former pro-bowl wide receiver Victor Cruz, who would be the ideal 1-2 combo alongside Odell Beckham Jr.
Prescott was 39-for-50 for 454 yards, 5 passing touchdowns and a pair of rushing touchdowns in limited opportunity. “With this offense, it all begins up front”. They were successful in signing Damon Harrison and Olivier Vernon who are more than capable of causing chaos and challenging vicious offensive lines like Dallas has. How to call a play, how to handle himself at the line of scrimmage, you can tell he’s played a lot of football in his life. For a team that will rely heavily on a young quarterback, the presence of someone like Sanchez could be very beneficial.
The Giants dealt with some struggles offensively during the preseason, scoring just 48 total points (12 ppg).
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The Brady comparison will only get stronger if Prescott is able to dethrone injured starter Tony Romo in Dallas this year. Their rematch with the Cowboys is not until December 11, so there’s a chance Romo will be back by then. This will be the fourth time in the last five years that these two teams meet in the season opener. “You have to trust that and make him earn it in a real game now”.
