The New York Giants just dropped a 28-20 win on the Dallas Cowboys during Sunday Night Football, proving that the hype around John Harbaugh’s new-look G-Men is absolutely real. Nobody thought this team would come out swinging like this in Week 1, but they stomped a Dallas squad that was supposed to be vastly improved, making a huge statement.
The Giants Offense Is For Real
Seriously, this offense is humming. Jaxson Dart, in his first game with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, went for 230 yards and three touchdowns. That’s a massive opening for a new QB. Malik Nabers, returning from a torn ACL, snagged six passes for 69 yards, showing he’s back and ready to roll. And can we talk about Isaiah Likely? The tight end followed Harbaugh from Baltimore on a three-year, $40 million deal, and he delivered with eight targets, eight catches, 78 yards, and two touchdowns. He was clearly the most successful part of their passing game. Add in Cam Skattebo’s 18 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown, the second-highest rushing total of his young career, and you see Harbaugh’s “rushing mentality” already making a difference. They scored a touchdown in all four quarters and converted nine of their 11 third downs. That’s efficiency you don’t usually see this early.
Defense and What’s Next for the Rams
It wasn’t just the offense, either. The Giants’ defense absolutely suffocated Dak Prescott, holding him to just 175 yards on 34 pass attempts. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens combined for only 76 yards. This is easily their most complete team since the Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning days. Think about it: they haven’t had a top-10 offense and top-10 defense since 2008. The Cowboys, who looked far more competent in joint practices this year than last, still couldn’t contain them. Meanwhile, the Rams are coming off a Week 1 game where they opened up gaping running lanes for Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black. That won’t fly in Week 2 against this Giants defense, especially with Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy also in the mix for New York. Plus, the Rams are dealing with a huge blow: Myles Garrett is on IR with a knee injury, and there’s no timetable for his return. The Rams were supposed to get a “soft landing” at home after their Australia trip, but this New York team is anything but an easy win. The Rams need a rebound, but will the travel and losing Garrett be their undoing against a Giants squad that looks ready to shock the league? Get ready, Week 2 is gonna be wild.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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