Thursday Night Football in Week 4 features the Cowboys vs. Giants in an NFC East battle. Check out our Cowboys vs. Giants Picks and Predictions.
The 2024 season has not started as planned for either the Cowboys or the Giants. For Dallas, a team entering the year with high expectations in the NFC East, things have taken a sharp turn. Now at 1-2 heading into Week 4, the Cowboys are reeling after a demoralizing home loss to the Ravens. What began as a season filled with hope has quickly spiraled into uncertainty.
The Giants, meanwhile, are showing signs of life after a rough start. Their 21-15 win on the road against Cleveland marked their first victory of the season, offering a glimmer of hope after back-to-back losses. It wasn’t without its flaws, but it was a step in the right direction for a team looking to turn their season around.
This angle of the Malik Nabers touchdown is insane. His body control is unreal.
SUPERSTAR. pic.twitter.com/a2lByA6tNW https://t.co/yKDNnFO2Ui
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 22, 2024
Cowboys vs. Giants Betting Preview
All Cowboys vs. Giants odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- Spread
Cowboys -6 - Moneyline
Cowboys -270 | Giants +220 - Over/Under
44.5 - Game time
8:15 p.m. ET - Location
MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ - Predicted Weather at Kick
72 degrees, Partly Cloudy – 30% Chance of Rain - How to Watch
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Cowboys vs. Giants Picks, Predictions, and Best Player Prop Bets
It’s tough to pinpoint precisely what’s gone wrong for the Dallas defense, but the once-proud unit has unraveled since Dan Quinn departed to take the head coaching job in Washington. The Cowboys have allowed 33, 44, and 28 points in their first three games of the season—a staggering collapse for a team that prided itself on defensive prowess. To make matters worse, the last two losses came at home, where the Dallas defense has been unable to find its footing.
This is a troubling sign for a franchise with Super Bowl aspirations. What was once a cornerstone of its success has become its Achilles heel.
When looking at the total, it’s hard to support an over in a Giants game, but the numbers suggest it could be a play.
Since the 2023 season, the Cowboys have been efficient in the red zone, scoring 44 touchdowns, ranking them fifth in the league. On the other hand, the Giants have struggled when backed up against their own goal line, allowing 39 touchdowns in that same span, tied for sixth-most in the NFL.
The Giants have leaned on the passing game more than most, throwing on 56% of their plays this season, tied for the seventh-highest rate in the league. But that might play into a potential weakness of the Cowboys, who have surrendered 7.4 yards per dropback this season—among the worst in the league.
This might be my favorite play by Daniel Jones of his career
Stands tall in the pocket with Myles Garrett ready to tear his head off and delivers a strike to Malik Nabers for 6
DJ was AWESOME in the first half yesterday
FIRE ME UP 8 pic.twitter.com/DIcXyAiCa1
— Marshall Green (@MarshallGreen_) September 23, 2024
If the ‘Boys are going to succeed in the red zone and the Giants will be able to move the football through the air, the over in this one starts looking interesting. But taking an over in an NFC East battle is always scary.
But the Cowboys’ secondary is hard to get past. With Malike Naber’s ability to stretch the field now and open things up for Brian Dabol, Daniel Jones, and this Giants offense, it feels like the Giants will move the ball on the Boys on Thursday night. I think the G-Men will score, and I think the Boys will move the football. I like this over.
Zeke Elliot Over/ Under 1.5 Receptions (-110)
The Cowboys’ struggles aren’t limited to their defense. Their running game has been equally ineffective, further compounding their issues. Against New Orleans, Dallas managed just 21 rushes for 68 yards, followed by a mere 51 yards on 16 carries against Baltimore. In both matchups, the Cowboys were dominated in the trenches, unable to generate any momentum on the ground.
For a team that once prided itself on physicality, getting outmuscled on both sides of the ball has raised serious concerns about their ability to compete in the NFC.
Still not sure why Zeke releases to the flat the way he did. Looks like Dak expected him to be working up the field and likely had a shot at the first down here on 3rd and long. pic.twitter.com/NNWEJYafMk
— Connor Livesay (@ConnorNFLDraft) September 24, 2024
So, how can the boys slow down the pass rush and get something out of their running backs? Through the air. Zeke has four catches combined in his last two games, and the Boys will have to do more of it to stop the opposing rush from getting upfield so quickly.
I like Zeke to have OVER 2 catches on Thursday night.
Dak Prescott Over/ Under 7.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
This one is also a bit scary due to the lack of protection provided by the Cowboy’s offensive line. But Prescott has been getting rid of the ball quickly, so I’m not super worried about him taking 3+ sacks and losing him a bunch of yardage.
I think Prescott is another weapon that can help out Dallas’s running attack. The Giants will be in man coverage quite a bit, which matches Dak up with a linebacker when the G-Men rush four. Prescott will have to extend plays with his legs and grab some first downs on the ground to help the Cowboys not rely on the pass so much in this one. I like this Prescott rushing yards OVER play.
The Prediction: Cowboys 27 – Giants 23
Best Bets:
- Over 44.5
- Zeke Elliot OVER 1.5 Receptions (-110)
- Dak Prescott OVER 7.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
