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NFL Week 1 Preview: New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys

By Eric Robinson

Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) hugs wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) prior to their game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) hugs wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) prior to their game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Prediction

This smells, feels, looks, and even tastes like a classic shootout. Keep Manning upright and sparking a running game behind running backs Rashad Jennings and Shane Vereen will be arguably the biggest tasks on offense for the Giants. Stopping Beckham is one thing for Dallas but Shepard is better than many give him credit for and his combination with Beckham can lead to huge numbers posted by Manning.

Now the tests are real for Prescott in his regular season debut. He has veteran weapons in the wide receiver trio that is led by Bryant around and possibly the best offensive line in the game today. On defense for Dallas, the line in particular, will see some cloudy days and they will likely start with this Week 1 showdown.

Both defenses are pretty suspect but what will make the Cowboys stand out a little more is their ability to create holes in run game with Elliott and backup Alfred Morris. Something the Giants can seem to relate to at the moment.

Prediction: Cowboys, 38-31

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