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New York Giants Preview: 5 Keys To Defeating The Dallas Cowboys

By Maxwell 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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Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball in the fourth quarter against Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) 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 running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball in the fourth quarter against Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Establish The Run

The New York Giants rank No. 31 in the NFL with an average of 77.5 rushing yards per game. New York is also No. 30 with an average of 3.5 yards per carry and No. 27 with just five rushing touchdowns through 12 games.

The Giants may have survived this long without a reliable rushing attack, but the running backs will need to step up during the final four weeks.

The Giants received wonderful news when Shane Vereen was medically cleared and activated from injury reserve. He may not yet be ready to go off, but one of the Giants’ most dynamic playmakers is coming back at the perfect time.

For perspective, Vereen averaged 74.0 yards from scrimmage per game and had 95 yards of total offense and a touchdown during his most recent appearance.

With or without Vereen stepping up, both Rashad Jennings and Paul Perkins will need to make the most of their opportunities. Dallas is No. 2 in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game, but it’s a less fearsome No. 17 in yards allowed per carry.

Considering Dallas dominated time of possession the first time around—36:43 to 23:17—the Giants will need their running game to keep the Cowboys’ offense off the field.

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