Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Week 4 - Jon Gruden's Pick!
Summary
TLDRIn this episode of 'Gruden Loves Football', the focus is on the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. The Cowboys, on a two-game losing streak, are eager to bounce back, while the Giants are motivated by last year's humiliating losses. Key points of discussion include the Giants' new offensive lineup, the Cowboys' defensive struggles, and the importance of the placekicker in a game that could come down to a crucial field goal. Gruden predicts a close game, with the Cowboys' kicker potentially being the deciding factor.
Takeaways
- π The Dallas Cowboys are facing the New York Giants in a significant NFC East matchup.
- π The Cowboys are on a two-game losing streak and are eager to break it.
- π Giants' head coach Brian Daboll and Cowboys' head coach Mike McCarthy have limited time to prepare their teams.
- π€ Dak Prescott has a strong record against the Giants, winning 12 consecutive games.
- ποΈ The Giants are looking for a strong performance after losing eight straight Thursday Night Football games.
- π The Giants have significant injuries in their secondary, which could impact their performance.
- π The Giants' offense, led by Daniel Jones, has shown resilience and needs to start strong to build confidence.
- πββοΈ The Giants' running back, Devin Singletary, has been impressive, rushing for 197 yards with a 4.7-yard average.
- π The Giants will focus on not making early mistakes and avoiding negative plays to compete effectively.
- π The Cowboys' defense has been under scrutiny and needs to prove itself against the Giants' offense.
Q & A
Which teams are playing in the Thursday Night Football matchup mentioned in the script?
-The Dallas Cowboys are visiting the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
What was the situation of the Dallas Cowboys before this game?
-The Dallas Cowboys were on a two-game losing streak and needed to stop that streak.
What is notable about Dak Prescott's record against the New York Giants?
-Dak Prescott has won 12 straight games against the New York Giants.
What was the outcome of the games between the Cowboys and the Giants last year?
-Last year, the Cowboys crushed the Giants in both games with scores of 40-0 in the home opener and 49-17 in the other.
How has the Giants' performance been on Thursday Night Football?
-The Giants have lost eight straight games on Thursday Night Football.
What is the importance of the place kicker situation for both teams?
-The Cowboys have perhaps the best kicker in the league, while the Giants recently lost their kicker and signed Greg Joseph off the Lions practice squad.
What are some key injuries to note for the Giants?
-Key injuries for the Giants include their nickel corner Drew Cole and their backup nickel Dory Jackson, both with calf injuries.
Who is the new feature back for the Giants, and what are his stats so far?
-The new feature back for the Giants is Devin Singletary, who has already rushed for 197 yards with a 4.7 average.
What is the performance expectation for the Giants' offense in the first 10 plays?
-It's important for the Giants' offense to avoid dramatic mistakes, get a first down, gain some confidence, and not have a catastrophe early in the game.
What is the strategy for the Giants to counter the Cowboys' defense?
-The Giants are expected to run the duo play to get two double teams against the Dallas Cowboys' run defense and also prepare for one-on-one cuts if the Cowboys load the box with seven defenders.
What is the concern regarding the Giants' secondary?
-The Giants have key injuries in their secondary, including the loss of their starting nickel corner and his backup, which could be a significant issue during the game.
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