Will troubled Cowboys continue domination of Giants to uncork Week 4 on Thursday? Our pick
GREG COTE’S NFL WEEK 4 THURSDAY PICK
COWBOYS (1-2) at GIANTS (1-2)
Line: DAL by 6.
Cote’s pick: DAL, 27-20.
TV: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Prime Video.
King Sport uncorks Week 4 with a marquee matchup but also a lopsided one based on recent series history. Dallas has beaten NYG in six straight and 13 of past 14, with last year’s sweep by a combined 89-17. And Dak Prescott, 32-8 vs. the NFC East, has won 12 consecutive starts against the Giants, fourth-longest QB streak vs. one opponent after Hall of Famers Bob Griese (17 straight wins vs. Bills in 1968-79), Steve Young (13 vs. Rams in 1987-98) and Tom Brady (13 vs. Bills in 2003-10). Cowboys also are on an 8-1 run over Biggies in prime-time games. Having said all that, NYG tempts getting six points. Dallas has issues. It can’t run or stop the run, and (however improbably) is playing a road game on three days’ rest for first time in club history. Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers, off to a great start, has helped Daniel Jones look almost OK at times, and Devin Singletary could make his fantasy owners smile against that sloppy Boys run D.. Still, I like desperate Dallas, off two straight losses, as a touchdown better. The pass rush, AWOL the past two games, should get cranking and bother Jones, and CeeDee Lamb is due a breakout game. Given Jerry Jones’ desperation and the series domination, Mike McCarthy might not make the plane ride home if Cowboys lose this one.
Betting line courtesy ESPNBet as of mid-afternoon Wednesday.
This story was originally published September 25, 2024 at 2:37 PM.
