Dallas Cowboys 2024 opponent preview: 2 Giants to keep an eye on

There are a couple of Giants players who present greater challenges than others.

2023 Overview

It has been a rough few years for the New York Giants as they have struggled to find relevancy in the NFL. 2023 was more of the same for the G-Men as they finished 6-11 and third in the NFC East.

Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are fighting for their jobs this season. The fanbase feels that quarterback Daniel Jones is on borrowed time, and without changing the page, it feels as if they will be stuck in neutral trying to move forward.

2023 Record: 6-11

Last Meeting: 11/12/2023 49-17 Cowboys win (Cowboys lead series 75-47-2)

Head Coach: Brian Daboll (16-20-1 as head coach)

Key Additions: EDGE Brian Burns, WR Malik Nabers, OL Jon Runyan Jr.

Key Departures: RB Saquon Barkley, OL Wyatt Davis, LB Jihad Ward

Player to watch… Malik Nabers

Any legit offensive weapon should put this Cowboys’ defense on high alert right now and Malik Nabers is exactly that. The dynamic rookie has been making plays and being exactly who the Giants hoped he would be when they took him in the first round. With the Cowboys having so many issues defensively, Nabers has a chance to make a true impact in front of a national stage.

Trevon Diggs doesn’t typically travel, and that will most likely be the case here on Thursday night, so it sets up a scenario where Nabers could be matched up against a banged-up Caelen Carson or Andrew Booth if Carson can’t go.

This is a storyline worth monitoring and Nabers is a player worth worrying about, especially with the current state of Dallas’ defense.

Don’t forget about… Dexter Lawrence

Although Cowboys fans have been hyper-fixated on the position due to the lack of talent and production, the defensive tackle spot league-wide is typically an under-discussed position. However, the Giants’ Dexter Lawrence is rare, and is worthy of bringing up as someone the Cowboys cannot afford to forget about.

Lawrence matched up against rookie Cooper Beebe is going to be a gladiator-esque battle, and if Dallas is going to win on Thursday night Beebe is going to have to be ready for war.

With his ability to stuff the run and pass rush and affect the quarterback, there isn’t much Lawrence isn’t capable of doing. Add in the fact he does at near the top of the league, and it becomes a true test for this young Cowboys interior offensive line.