It’s once again that time of year. The Cowboys are preparing for their annual Thanksgiving game. Just four days after dismantling the Vikings, the Cowboys are at home to face a division rival in the Giants, who they beat earlier in the year with Cooper Rush at quarterback.
The Cowboys are 3-7 in their last 10 Thanksgiving games, but the last time the Cowboys played the Giants on this day they went to the Super Bowl. Which piece of history do our writers think will come more in handy this year? Let’s find out.
Contain Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley and the Giants have both been enjoying resurgent seasons, so it’s not a coincidence that Barkley’s three worst games of the year have all resulted in losses for New York. He is their offense, even leading the team in receptions, and that will only become more true with rookie pass catchers Wan’Dale Robinson and Daniel Bellinger out with injuries.
Barkley was limited to 81 yards on 14 carries the last time he faced the Cowboys, which was actually his second best rushing total against Dallas in his career. But this run defense has gotten better since then - they didn’t have Johnathan Hankins for that game - and are now ranked 10th in run defense DVOA. If the Cowboys can limit Barkley again, it’ll put the game on Daniel Jones’ shoulders just like the last game between these two. And that worked out great for Micah Parsons and this fearsome Cowboys pass rush.
Run like the wind
This Giants defense is falling apart at the seams with injuries right now, and they’ll be without star cornerback Adoree’ Jackson for this game. But the run defense has been terrible all year: they’re 28th in run defense DVOA, and only the Chargers are allowing more yards per carry on the year.
Meanwhile, Dallas just got their two-headed monster back last week, and both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard victimized a slightly better Vikings defense to no end. The Cowboys offense is third in rushing DVOA, and Pollard is second among all running backs in yards per carry. Dak Prescott will have plenty of opportunities through the air, but Dallas should be able to run all over this Giants defense, which notably features Jaylon Smith at linebacker.
Now onto the predictions from your BTB writers...
Tom Ryle (6-4):
I may be swayed by recency bias, but with the Cowboys coming off their most complete and impressive performance of the year and the Giants having suffered an embarrassing loss to the Lions, all the indications are that Dallas should cruise. The one concern is that Saquon Barkley could get rolling, but if the Cowboys’ offense plays at all like they did last week, it shouldn’t matter. I would not be surprised to see this a closer game than we might expect, but I still think a comfortable win.
Cowboys win, 34-20.
Tony Catalina (5-5):
Last week was about as impressive of a Cowboys win that I have seen in the last 10 years. Typically I am weary of the quick turnaround and the emotional factor the other team has coming into a Thanksgiving matchup, but I think the Cowboys love the idea of getting the chance to quickly get back on the field after Sundays performance.
The Cowboys are locked in right now and with a chance to take control over their division rival in the playoff race I think the Cowboys come out and prove it handedly.
Cowboys win on Turkey Day 34-17.
Matt Holleran (4-6):
Coming off their most dominant win of the season, we get to see if the Cowboys can put to rest their recent Thanksgiving Day woes. Dallas has won just 3 of their last 10 on the holiday, but I think they are in good shape to get back on track this week.
The Giants lost to a pretty bad Lions team last Sunday and got banged up while doing so. Dallas will be able to take advantage of New York’s injuries on the offensive line and that will be the difference in the game. It will be closer than some may think, but the Cowboys take care of business in the end.
Give me the Cowboys, 23-17.
Brandon Loree (6-4):
Thanksgiving prediction: I couldn’t have been happier to be wrong about my prediction for the Vikings game. I don’t think they run defense was fully tested yet, but man was that a statement win. On our roundtable livestream on Tuesday, Tony Catalina brought up the Cowboys are 3-7 in their previous 10 matchups on Thanksgiving. We all remember what happened last season with the Raiders game…
However, Dallas is taking on a beaten up Giants team for the second time this season. Their WR room is not good and their defense is down Adoree Jackson, their No. 1 cornerback. The Cowboys should follow the same game plan the Lions had and contain Saquon Barkley and force him to beat you with his arm and legs.
I think we’re all enjoying our Thanksgiving dinner with a side of a Cowboys win over New York, 30-15.
Matthew Arizzi (6-4):
The daunted Thanksgiving game! What was once a fun tradition has become a day accustomed to losing. They’ve lost four of the last five on Thanksgiving, but hopefully the tides change here. The Giants have scored more than 20 points just once in their last three games. Last week, Saquon Barkley was bottled up for 22 yards on 15 touches, which led to Daniel Jones’ first multi-interception game this season. Stop Barkley, put the pressure on Jones, win. Easier said than done, but the Lions somewhat exposed them last week.
I really liked the Cowboys last week purely based because the betting line and that same sentiment follows suit here. Coming off a win and the Giants off a loss, I’d figure this line would “level off,” but it didn’t; the Cowboys are 9-point favorites. That means we’ll take them. Big.
Cowboys 27, Giants 16.
Mike Poland (7-2):
The Cowboys went to MetLife in Week 3, with so many missing parts due to injury, and still managed to get the win. The Cowboys are now playing with huge confidence after last weeks game, playing better on offense, looking a little more healthier than the last meeting, and the Giants lost to the Detroit Lions. Daniel Jones is averaging 6.9 passing yards per attempt (22nd in the NFL). High confidence in Dallas for this years Turkey Bowl, gimme the win for Dallas and a turkey leg please.
Cowboys win 34-14.
Brian Martin (7-3):
Anything and everything can happen in a divisional game, but this is one that should heavily favor the Cowboys. They’ve already beaten the Giants once this season in Week 3 with a backup QB (Cooper Rush) and should complete the sweep on Thanksgiving if Dak Prescott and Company play anywhere close to the way they did against the Vikings.
Cowboys win, 34-17.
RJ Ochoa (6-4):
The Dallas Cowboys sent a huge statement last week with their domination of the Minnesota Vikings. As heavy favorites at home on a short week against a division rival that Dak Prescott historically dominates they have an opportunity to send another one. This Cowboys season has felt different in many ways.
That isn’t to say “it feels different” like a Super Bowl is inevitable. Where this feels different is that the team seems more capable of getting in the middle of a fight and coming out on the other side, however and whatever it takes. They are finally capable of finishing the fight, if you will.
Give me the Cowboys.
David Howman (7-3):
As much as I want to pick the Cowboys dropping another 40 burger, I just can’t; besides, burgers don’t belong on Thanksgiving anyway. I’m always cautious of games played on short weeks, because crazy things can happen, and the fact that this is a divisional game only adds to that.
Still, these are two teams trending in different directions. I see the Cowboys controlling (not dominating) the game but never quite reaching the level of blow out. With the whole nation watching this game, it’ll be close enough to provide some drama and distract people from all those dinner table conversations you’re hoping to avoid, but in the end this will be a win for America’s Team.
Cowboys win, 28-17.
FAQs
Who is predicted to win the Cowboys Giants game? ›
Dallas is a 10-point favorite in the latest Cowboys vs. Giants odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 45.5.
Who is favored Cowboys or 49ers? ›San Francisco is a 4-point favorite in the latest 49ers vs. Cowboys odds from Caesars Sportsbook while the over/under for total points scored is 47.
What is the point spread on the Dallas Giants game tonight? ›Spread: Cowboys -10 (-109)
Who is the Giants biggest rival? ›The Giants' biggest rivalry is with the Philadelphia Eagles. The bitter rivalry is a result of a history of battles for the NFC East crown. The Giants also consider NFC East foes the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders their two other biggest rivals.
Who is favored to win the Giants game? ›The Eagles are a 7.5-point favorite, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The Eagles are -350 on the moneyline in the game.
Who is favored to win Giants? ›Minnesota is favored by three points in the latest Vikings vs. Giants odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is 48.
Who is projected to win Cowboys or 49ers? ›San Francisco is a four-point favorite in the latest 49ers vs. Cowboys odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.
What are the chances of the 49ers beating the Cowboys? ›Win Probability
The Cowboys have a 59.6% chance of beating the 49ers based off the odds.
Kansas City is the favorite at BetMGM (+650), Caesars Sportsbook (+600) FanDuel (+600) and DraftKings (+600). Caesars Sportsbook lists the Eagles as the second favorite at +750, followed by the Eagles at +850 at and the Bills at +900.
How much are the Cowboys favored to win? ›+1600 are one of the top NFC contenders in early odds to win Super Bowl 58.
What are the odds for the Dallas Cowboys to win the Super Bowl? ›
- Odds to Win the NFC East: +175.
- Odds to Win the Super Bowl: +1400.
The Dallas Cowboys are playoff-bound for consecutive seasons for the first time since the 2006-2007 seasons thanks to their first back-to-back 12-win seasons (12-5 in 2021 and 2022) since their run of four in a row from 1992-1995 -- when they won three Super Bowls in that span.
What teams do Giants hate? ›The Eagles–Giants rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.
Who is the rival of the Cowboys? ›Philadelphia Eagles. The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles has been one of the higher profile rivalries in the NFL over the past three decades, characterized by bitterly contested games that are typical of the NFC East, with both teams often contesting for the division crown.
Why do the Giants hate the Cowboys? ›The Giants are an abysmal 39-56-2 against the Cowboys, who became a franchise in 1960 after the Dallas Texans left for Kansas City. The Cowboys have always been a relevant franchise and have been affectionately dubbed "America's Team," which probably makes the hatred for them that much more prevalent.
Do the Giants have a chance to make Super Bowl? ›They went 4-13 in 2021, hired Brian Daboll in the offseason and then went 9-7-1 in 2022 with a playoff trip. With the quick turnaround and the apparent rebuild avoidance, the Giants have +4000 odds to win Super Bowl 58 at DraftKings Sportsbook. New York got out to a strong start in the 2022 season.
What are the chances of Giants going to make the playoffs? ›| Div. | Team | Make playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| NFC East | Giants ✓ | 100% |
| NFC East | Commanders ✗ | 0% |
| NFC North | Vikings ✓ | 100% |
| NFC North | Packers | 62% |
What Is The Moneyline? A moneyline bet is where you pick the winner of an event or game. Negative odds indicate favorites, and underdogs have positive odds. The range between the odds can indicate the closeness of the matchup in the eyes of the sportsbook.
What's the spread on the Giants game today? ›Giants -2.5 (-110)
What is the best Giants team? ›- of 10. No. ...
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- of 10. No. 5: 1958 New York Giants (9-3)
- of 10. No. 4: 1986 New York Giants (14-2)
- of 10. No. 3: 1927 New York Giants (11-1-1)
- of 10. No. 2: 2007 New York Giants (10-6)
- of 10. No. 1: 1990 New York Giants (13-3)
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Do the Giants have a chance against the Eagles? ›
Win Probability
The Eagles have a 81.9% chance of beating the Giants based off the odds.
- 1 — Kansas City Chiefs, 14-3.
- 2 — Buffalo Bills, 13-3.
- 3 — Cincinnati Bengals, 12-4.
- 4 — Jacksonville Jaguars, 9-8.
- 5 — Los Angeles Chargers, 10-7.
- 6 — Baltimore Ravens, 10-7.
- 7 — Miami Dolphins, 9-8.
Prescott had two turnovers and led only one touchdown drive and the Cowboys fell short of the NFC title game for the 12th straight postseason trip, losing 19-12 to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round on Sunday. “I felt we were in a good situation to come in here and win this thing,” owner Jerry Jones said.
Are Cowboys still in playoffs 2023? ›By Larry Rupp | Jan 13, 2023 | Updated: Jan 17, 2023, 9:40 AM EST. The Dallas Cowboys are hoping for an extended stay in the 2022-23 NFL playoffs. They defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Wild Card Weekend, advancing them to the Divisional Round.
What are the odds for the 49ers to win? ›| 👑 49ers Super Bowl Odds | +1000 (9.1%) |
|---|---|
| ⭐️ Playoff Odds | -450 (82%) |
| 🏆 NFC West Odds | -175 (64%) |
| 🏈 2023 Win Total | O/U 11.5 Wins |
| ✅ Odds Last Updated: | June 15, 2023 |
The Ravens Are The Only Team The Cowboys Have Never Beat.
Who do 49ers play if they beat Dallas? ›Who will the 49ers or Cowboys play in the NFC championship game? The winner of the Cowboys-49ers game will travel to Philadelphia to play the No. 1-seed Eagles, who routed the Giants 38-7 on Saturday night in the first NFC divisional game of the weekend.
What team is most likely to win the Super Bowl this year? ›Prediction: Who will win Super Bowl 58? The Kansas City Chiefs (+650) are the favorite to win Super Bowl LVIII based on betting markets, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles at +700, the Cincinnati Bengals at +900, the Buffalo Bills at +900, and the San Francisco 49ers at +900. Where will Super Bowl 58 be?
Who is most likely to win the Super Bowl next year? ›The Kansas City Chiefs are the 2024 Super Bowl betting favorites with odds as high as +650 via BetMGM.
Who is most likely to win the Super Bowl 2024? ›As you may expect, the Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Super Bowl LVII victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, own the best odds to win it all again at +600.
Who bet $2 million on Cowboys? ›
Who is Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale who bet $2 million on Cowboys to beat 49ers. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is a sports super fan known for making million-dollar bets on Texas sports. McIngvale made his fortunes operating the Gallery Furniture retail chain in Houston, Texas.
Who is favored Dallas or Golden State? ›Golden State is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Warriors vs. Mavericks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points is 237.
When was the last time the Cowboys went to the Super Bowl? ›Super Bowl XXX champions (1995)
What are the odds of the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl this year? ›At the moment the Kansas City Chiefs have the best odds in the league to win the Super Bowl, listed at +650.
What are the 5 Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl wins? ›The Cowboys have played titles for ten NFL Championships and have won half of them, all five being Super Bowls. The Cowboys won Super Bowls VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII and XXX. They also played in and lost Super Bowls V, X, and XIII.
Can Cowboys get 1st round bye? ›No. 1 seed – The Cowboys (12-4) can still claim the top seed in the NFC, which not only assures them home-field throughout the playoffs, but the only first-round bye.
What happens if Eagles lose to Cowboys? ›If the Eagles lose and the Cowboys win, the Birds would fall as far down as the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs, forcing them on the road during the first round against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Does Dallas still have a chance to make the playoffs? ›The Cowboys playoff chances are 64.3%, which is among the best in the NFC. The Cowboys have a 39.2% chance to miss the playoffs, which is also among the best in the NFC. Based on the latest odds, Dallas has a 6.7% chance to win the Super Bowl this season.
Who has the better defense Giants or Cowboys? ›DVOA Defense
DVOA favors the Cowboys in each of the three categories with top six rankings in both passing DVOA against as well as overall defensive DVOA. The Giants rank in the low 20's in each category.
NFL sources told CowboysSI.com on Tuesday afternoon that James Washington - cut last week by Dallas - is in New York to sign with the Giants.
Will Dak play vs Giants? ›
Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't play vs. New York Giants in Week 3.
Did Giants pick top prospects on Cowboys board? ›The Giants had a pair of first-round picks, using the No. 5 selection on Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux and the No. 7 pick on Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal. On Thursday, Jones revealed that Thibodeaux and Neal were the top two players on his draft board.
What is Dallas defense ranked as? ›As an example, the top defenses in EPA per play from 2021 were Buffalo, New Orleans, Dallas, New England, and Tampa Bay. Those defenses ranked seventh, 10th, second, third, and 11th in 2022. Last year's top defense, San Francisco, ranked 14th in 2021. The Eagles ranked fourth in 2022 and 17th in 2021.
Who is Cowboys best defensive player? ›The Cowboys have the best defense in the NFL. Micah Parsons is the best defensive player in the NFL. The first one seems like a no-brainer. No other team in the league could not only survive its starting quarterback going down with a four-game winning streak, but also play better and better each week.
Who has the best defense in NFL? ›What teams have the best defense in the NFL? The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins have the best defenses in the NFL based on our 2023 NFL defense rankings.
What QB did the Giants just pick up? ›The New York Giants have agreed to terms with quarterback Daniel Jones on a four-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The deal is worth $160 million, a league source confirmed to The Athletic, with another $35 million available in incentives.
How many times have the Cowboys beaten the Giants in a row? ›Cowboys win 9 straight road meetings against the Giants. Cowboys win 12 straight meetings (1974–1980).
Who did Dallas pick up in the trade? ›Sunday saw their second major move of free agency, as they traded with the Houston Texans to acquire Brandin Cooks. The move cost them the tiny total of a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round selection.
Who can replace Dak Prescott? ›Prescott's place would be taken by Cooper Rush, who is this quarterback? Cooper Rush is a graduate of Central Michigan University, he started 49 games, had 12 thousand yards through the air and 90 touchdowns.
Did the Cowboys cut Ezekiel Elliott? ›The Ezekiel Elliott era in Dallas came to a close this offseason when the Dallas Cowboys released the veteran, who had four years remaining on a massive six-year, $90 million extension he signed in 2019.
What's Dak Prescott salary? ›
Current Contract
Dak Prescott signed a 4 year, $160,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $66,000,000 signing bonus, $126,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $40,000,000.
| Position | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback QB | Daniel Jones D. Jones | T. Taylor |
| Running Back RB | Saquon Barkley S. Barkley | M. Breida |
| Wide Receiver WR | Darius Slayton D. Slayton | J. Hyatt |
| Wide Receiver WR | Isaiah Hodgins I. Hodgins | S. Shepard |
The New York Giants player with the most rushing yards in franchise history is Tiki Barber with 10,449 yards. This all-time rushing leader is followed by Rodney Hampton and Joe Morris with 6,897 yards and 5,296 yards respectively.