MetLife Stadium will light up on Thursday night as the Dallas Cowboys face off against the New York Giants in an eagerly awaited NFC East showdown. The Cowboys, riding high on their dominant recent form, have become a formidable opponent for the Giants, securing emphatic wins by 40-0 and 49-17 last season alone.
Streaks and Records
Dallas is on an impressive six-game winning streak against the Giants and has clinched the NFC East division title in two of the last three seasons. Despite this, the Cowboys are keen to break their current two-game losing streak and maintain their positional advantage.
On the road, Dallas has been somewhat inconsistent, holding a 5-5 away record since the beginning of 2023. Meanwhile, the Giants have a 4-5 home record at MetLife Stadium since the start of the last season. Both teams will be looking to tip the balance in their favor as they clash in this critical game.
Key Players and Performance
Dak Prescott, the Cowboys' stalwart quarterback, has shown a knack for performing well against the Giants. With a career passer rating of 101.6 in 13 starts against New York, Prescott has been able to maneuver their defense skillfully. His career stats against the Giants include completing 64% of his passes for 3,433 yards and 25 touchdowns, countered by just six interceptions. This season, however, Prescott's figures have taken a dip, with a passer rating of 85.8. He has completed 60.7% of his passes for 851 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb continues to be a reliable target for Prescott. Lamb has accumulated 38 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns against the Giants over six games. Last season, he demonstrated his prowess by catching 11 passes for 151 yards during their encounter in November.
Rookie Malik Nabers has also emerged as a key player for the Cowboys this season. Leading the team with 23 receptions for 271 yards and three touchdowns, Nabers has shown his ability to make critical plays, including six receptions of 20 or more yards and 127 yards after the catch. He has also contributed to 14 first-down conversions, proving to be a valuable asset to the team's offensive strategy.
Giants' Outlook
The Giants come into this game on the heels of a 21-15 victory over Cleveland, showing signs of resilience and determination. However, their last home win over the Cowboys dates back to 2020, with a narrow 23-19 result. Wan'Dale Robinson's performance will be essential for the Giants. This season, Robinson has recorded 15 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown. His impactful plays, such as a longest reception of 20 yards and 63 yards after the catch, will be crucial for the Giants' offense.
In their latest victory over Cleveland, Robinson had seven catches for 61 yards, underscoring his potential to influence the game's outcome.
Betting Insights
With the Cowboys favored by 5.5 points, the over/under for the total points scored stands at 45.5. Betting models, with a track record of significant returns ($7,000 for $100 bettors on top-rated NFL picks), will be closely watched by enthusiasts. The model has an impressive 188-130 record on top-rated NFL picks, including a 42-22 run since Week 7 of the 2022 season, indicating a strong trend in favor of those backed by the model's predictions.
As the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants prepare for this high-stakes encounter at MetLife Stadium, fans can expect an intense and competitive game. Both teams have much to prove and are likely to bring their best to the field in what promises to be an enthralling NFC East showdown.