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4 bold predictions for the Cowboys vs Giants Thanksgiving matchup

By Terence Watson

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 28: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in the huddle during the second half of a game on Thanksgiving Day against the Buffalo Bills at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Bills defeated the Cowboys 26-15. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 28: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in the huddle during the second half of a game on Thanksgiving Day against the Buffalo Bills at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Bills defeated the Cowboys 26-15. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

1. Super Sack Party

When you have the best pass-rushing unit in the NFL you’re expected to cause havoc in the backfield of any team you are facing, especially when you face a banged-up offensive line. The Cowboys took advantage of a hobbled Vikings offensive line resulting in seven sacks and 16 total quarterback pressures and a long day for Kirk Cousins. The Giants are in an even more disadvantageous situation with injuries along their offensive line.

Both tackles are hurt along with their center which means defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will be even more aggressive in sending his pass rush that in Week 3 sacked Daniel Jones five times.

Parsons and Lawrence will be able to create pressure off the edge quickly much like they’ve done all season, but the person who could cause the most problems for the Giants is actually Osa Odighizuwa who currently has two sacks this season. His ability to create pressure up the middle will be key in this game.

Game Prediction: Cowboys pad sack total with seven more sacks. (Micah Parsons 2 sacks, DeMarcus Lawrence 2 sacks, Osa Odighizuwa 1 sack, Dorance Armstrong 1 sack, Sam Williams 1 sack)

Final Score Prediction: Dallas Cowboys 41 – New York Giants 13

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