4 Giants who need to thrive in Week 4 matchup with Cowboys

The New York Giants are in the win column after beating the Cleveland Browns 21-15 this past Sunday. It's safe to assume everyone thought this was going to be a blowout the other way after the Giants fumbled the opening kickoff and the Browns scored on the first play from scrimmage. However, the defense stood tall, the offense made plays and the G-Men are 1-2.

Now, on a short week, the Giants take on the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. A win could put them in a tie for the most wins in the division, but it will be no easy task. The Cowboys have had the Giants' number for a decade. Hopefully, some members of Big Blue step up big time to change that narrative. 

4. K Greg Joseph

The Giants have essentially not had a kicking game for the past two weeks. Graham Gano was injured in Week 2 and there was no backup plan. Greg Joseph was brought in for Week 3 and he missed his only field goal attempt. The 48-yarder that went wide right would have iced the game, but the G-Men we know and love always like to keep things interesting. Daboll has announced Joseph will remain the kicker for Week 4, and he needs the knock off rust quickly.

Given the NY struggles against Dallas, there is no question having a kicking game is going to be important. Joseph doesn't need to go bar for bar with Brandon Aubrey (not many can), but he needs to answer the bell when called upon. Joseph is a career 82 percent field goal kicker and seemingly automatic from inside 40 yards. If Joseph can expand his range and get the Giants on the scoreboard consistently, it could go a long way this week and even beyond.

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