The New York Giants are hoping a full season of Eli Manning throwing to Odell Beckham Jr., with a dose of a healthy Victor Cruz, will overcome any defensive deficiencies the team may encounter to start the campaign. While the defense will need to improve, the Giants are opening up the new slate with what could be a complete offensive shootout when they travel to Dallas to take on the rival Cowboys in Week 1 of the 2015 NFL regular season.
Basically, this is as intense as an NFL rivalry can get. Thus, it’s not a surprise at all to see that tickets for this season-opening affair are going for a whopping $291.69 on average on the secondary market, while the get-in price checks in at $92. The price may seem hefty but given the star power involved, such as with Beckham Jr. and Cowboys stud receiver Dez Bryant, it may be a pretty fair deal after all.
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Not long ago at all, the Giants were sort of a mini-dynasty. Three years after their last Super Bowl, however, both Manning and longtime head coach Tom Coughlin may be facing a make-or-break 2015. Taking down the hated Cowboys could go a long way in turning things around, especially since Big Blue has lost four straight to their NFC East foes. The silver lining? The gap hasn’t been all that wide. Just one of the four losses came by more than five points, which could have Giants fans entering AT&T Stadium with plenty of confidence. Not having stud pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul (hand) back at full strength could hurt their efforts, but if Manning and the offense shows up, the Giants should once again be in it until the end.
If Beckham Jr. is able to pick up where he left off from his amazing freshman campaign, there’s no telling where the Giants can go. The running game could use a boost, with aging back Rashad Jennings carrying the load, but fortunately for New York, Beckham Jr. is such a powerful force that he can single-handedly lift an offense. It could be all the difference as far as Week 1 goes, as the Giants look to get ahead of Dallas early and start off 1-0.
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