The Dallas Cowboys will play host to the New York Giants on Monday morning AEST in Arlington, Texas. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 10.30am AEST.
The Cowboys, 13-3 last year lost twice in that run to Eli Manning and the Giants. Can they do it again?
The home side has had plenty of off-season player issues, but they will line up with running back Ezekiel Elliott on Monday after his six-game suspension was put on hold, which will only help to strengthen last season NFC East champions.
They have added some good young talent to an already impressive offensive line. If the defence, mainly Sean Lee, can stay healthy they will go a long way in 2017.
The Giants have acquired a lot of offensive talent to assist Odell Beckham Jr. Rookie TE Evan Engram and WR Brandon Marshall are among their conquests.
They have been solid on defence in recent years, but have struggled to score points. Manning is a good quarterback but hasn’t had a lot of options to throw to, hopefully this solve those problems.
After I predicted the Patriots to win in a blowout, I won’t be making that mistake again.
Prediction
Ezekiel Elliott to run amok and show the fans what they have been missing during the off-season. The Cowboys to win in a close one.
Cowboys 24-21
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Dallas has won their opening game of the 2017 season with a dire win over the New York Giants 19-3. Both teams struggled to find their feet, with the only touchdown of the game coming via veteran tight end Jason Witten. Witten broke the Cowboys long standing receiving record in the process. Nothing went right for the Giants, they looked terrible on offence and even worse on defence. Eli Manning struggled to find his targets, Brandon Marshall only being targetted three times for one catch in his debut. Ezekial Elliott had an impact in his return to football after a domestic violence charge was put on hold, running for 104 yards from 24 carriers. But it was Cole Beasley who made the biggest statement today for the home side with an incredible catch with one hand, using his back to pull the ball in. You need to see it. This was not the game I was hoping for. Both teams have a lot to work on during the week. Thanks for tuning into the live blog.
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Dan Bailey with the FG. Dallas - 19 New York - 3 1:55 left in the match
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Giants offense has been absolutely atrocious. Dallas' defense has been surprisingly adequate, Sean Lee is a beast. Will benefit the 'Boys greatly if he can stay healthy this season.
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Timeout Giants 2:37 left. Cowboys up by 13.
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Cowboys inside the redzone. 3:00 on the clock
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Dallas with the ball on halfway, 7:04 left on the clock. Dallas - 16 New York - 3
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Interception- Dallas back with the ball
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Giants start the play on the 5-yard line, huge throw to TE Evan Engram for a 30 yard play
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Dallas to punt with 8:34 left in the match Dallas - 16 New York - 3
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Zeke with a swing move for 31 yards, makes the chains to the Giants 32
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COLE BEASLEY with an incredible catch one handed using his back to stop the ball. wow. Cowboys out to their 35 yard line.
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Incomplete pass again from Manning. Giants to punt.
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end of the third Dallas - 16 New York - 3
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The Cowboys have turned into the Giants during the break. Dallas three and out. Punt down the field to the 10-yard line. Eli and co to take over with 1:38 left in the third.
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Dez Bryant with a gain of 35 yards. inside Giants territory
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Cowboys will take the ball for the first time in the third quarter on the 18 yard line. 5:01 remaining.
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9 minutes with the football, 15 plays, 68 yards down the field and the Giants have fluffed it again. They take the field goal. Dallas - 16 New York - 3 5:15 left in the quarter
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SACKED Charles Tapper sacks Eli Manning on the 15
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9:00 on the clock. Giants in the redzone
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Rookie Evan Engram gets his hands on the ball and they complete again for a first down.