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New York Giants: Week 2 offensive storylines to watch

By Will Gaitings

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 10: Eli Manning
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3. Protecting the Duke

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 11: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball after a hit by Orlando Scandrick #32 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 11: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball after a hit by Orlando Scandrick #32 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images /

Yes, McAdoo’s favorite saying. The Giants turned the ball over just once last week, as Manning was credited with an interception after Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown ripped the ball away from Roger Lewis.

Turnovers have been a problem, though. Big Blue tallied 27 giveaways last season, tied for eighth most in the league. Sure, protecting the football should always be an emphasis.

But having a dominant defense gives the New York Giants a chance to win every week, so limiting the opposing team’s short-field opportunities will put Manning and co. in the best position to win.

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