![]() If Quinn decides to go lighter, the Giants may lean on Saquon Barkley more and force Mazi Smith to prove his first-round value. The Giants ran that out of 12 personnel, and I expect similar creative passing concepts from heavier personnel in an attempt to have Quinn go heavier on defense. New York used it late last season, and it leverages Jones’ mobility while providing the quarterback with several options toward half the field, while the defense’s initial movement is away from the roll-side to account for the run element. The RPO 25-yard play to Isaiah Hodgins vs. Parsons will likely be the read defender on zone reads, but rolling Jones blindly to his side on a play-action bootleg could be risky, due to Parsons’ pursuit, speed, and awareness. I expect the Cowboys' end men on the line of scrimmage ( EMOLOS) to be more disciplined with their assignments and aware of Jones’ abilities on the ground. ![]() Against Dallas, though, these pass concepts have to be quick. This season, I expect the Giants to use more of the pass to set up the run, with Jones’ mobility as a focal point of conflict for opposing defenses. New York has recently used the run to set up the pass-through play action. Offensive coordinator Mik Kafka and Daboll will employ a quick-hitting passing attack, and zone-read plays to slow down the pass rush of Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence. Daniel Jones led the league in play-action bootlegs, and I expect that, and RPO plays, to be a factor in the Week 1 game plan. The Giants added several explosive offensive playmakers during the offseason. Cowboys: What to expect when Dallas has the ball Game plan Gilmore is an upgrade opposite Trevon Diggs and will allow Quinn to call even more man coverage. The Cowboys also re-signed linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and traded a fifth-round pick for five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who had a good overall season on a bad Indianapolis Colts team last year. However, the Cowboys spent their first-round pick on Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith, who should help fortify the trenches for Quinn. The Cowboys allowed 129 rushing yards per game ( 11th-worst). Run defense was one vulnerability in last year’s defense for Dallas. Their team ranked second in turnover differential (+10), and they led the league in turnovers ( 33) and forced fumbles ( 17).ĭallas’ talented defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, was retained and looks to lead a talented unit that’s highlighted by EDGE/LB Micah Parsons, who had 90 pressures last season. The Cowboys ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring defense last season, allowing 19.7 points per game. With a new and improved roster, the Giants will look to match their divisional win total from last season in Week 1. Brian Daboll’s team exceeded expectations last season but lost both their games against Dallas.ĭespite only having one divisional win in 2022, the Giants made the playoffs and won a playoff game for the first time since Super Bowl XLVI. New York has one win in their last 12 matchups against Dallas and four wins in their last 20. If the Cowboys' linebackers stay focused, Jones shouldn't be able to cause too much damag thanks to the front's ability to fly to the football.The New York Giants open the season at home Sunday night against an arch-rival, the Dallas Cowboys. Having rushed for over 700 yards last year, Jones has that ability. They've had issues in the past against mobile quarterbacks (like Kyler Murray and Justin Fields). ![]() If there's one area that Jones could hurt the Cowboys, it's his mobility. Led by Micah Parsons, the speed of Dallas' defensive front should allow the group to exploit a suspect Giants OL.Īlong with Parsons, the Cowboys have the ability to slide DeMarcus Lawrence inward and insert another one of their pass rushers on the outside in order to match Lawrence up against the slower guards - alongside Osa Odighizuwa - to push the pocket and force Jones out of his reads faster and hopefully force him into a mistake. Unfortunately for them, they are going to be facing off against one of the fastest defensive fronts in the NFL. The Giants have used a lot of draft capital to improve their offensive line in order to protect their now-franchise quarterback Daniel Jones. ![]()
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