The Dallas Cowboys found a way to earn a victory in Week 2 with a backup quarterback leading the charge. For the second time in two years, when called upon, quarterback Cooper Rush did enough to put the Cowboys in the win column.
Now the challenge becomes whether or not he can do it again. Last year Rush didn’t have to back up his win because starting quarterback Dak Prescott came back to after a calf injury sidelined him for a week. That isn’t the case in 2022, Rush will get another start under center as Dallas prepares for their first road game against the New York Giants.
This isn’t the Giants of the last handful of years, they’re tied for first in the NFC East after winning the first two games of the season. If the Cowboys can beat their rivals on Monday Night Football, they’ll move past the Giants in the standings. Here are six things to know about the Giants as the Cowboys get ready for their Week 3 matchup.
Not same old Giants
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The Giants last made the playoffs in 2016 and since then have started their last five seasons at 0-2 or worse. That isn’t the case this year, as the Giants have started 2-0 with two close wins under new head coach Brian Daboll.
Daboll has brought an aggressive mindset to the organization, and it’s paid off early. Daboll went for a two-point conversion instead of the game-tying extra point late in the game against the Tennessee Titans and the successful try led to the victory.
Daboll’s pushing all the right buttons in his first head coaching stint, and he’s got the Giants finding ways to win games instead of losing them. However, neither of the teams the Giants have beaten have won a game yet, that changes when the Cowboys come to town.
Facing Rush instead of Prescott is a stroke of luck for the Giants, but they’re off to a good start.
Saquon Barkley is playing up to his potential
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No one questions running back Saquon Barkley’s talent, but he’s had some trouble living up to his lofty draft status. The injury bug has plagued him for most of his career, as he’s only played a full slate of games once in his four seasons with the Giants.
The star runner is off to a hot start to 2022 as he leads the NFL in rushing yards with 236 and is second in the league in total yards with 282. Barkley’s also averaging 6.1 yards per carry, which is tops in the league among…
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