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New York Giants: Players Who Need To Step Up Against Dallas Cowboys

ByMaxwell Ogden|
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the huddle with wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) and tight end Will Tye (45) during the game at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the huddle with wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) and tight end Will Tye (45) during the game at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 23, 2016; London, ENG; Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) of the New York Giants intercepts a 4 yard pass from quarterback Case Keenum (17) of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; London, ENG; Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) of the New York Giants intercepts a 4 yard pass from quarterback Case Keenum (17) of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports

4. The Secondary

The Dallas Cowboys are known for having one of the most explosive rushing attacks in the NFL. What’s been admittedly underrated during the 2016 season, however, has been the proficiency of starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

Though he’s only a rookie, Prescott has proven capable of leading his receivers with beautiful throws and remarkable accuracy.

The Giants have a Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner in versatile safety Landon Collins. They also have a pair of productive and high-quality cornerbacks in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Janoris Jenkins, and an underrated safety in Andrew Adams.

That star-caliber quartet needs to step up with a sensational performance in order to hold Dez Bryant and Co. in check.

The X-Factors in the secondary will be rookie cornerback Eli Apple and veteran cover man Leon Hall. They’ll be responsible for holding Cole Beasley in check in the slot and helping to defend the likes of Terrance Williams and Brice Butler over the top.

The rushing attack is Dallas’ bread and butter, but New York will need to win battles in single coverage if it hopes to win this game.

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