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Cowboys vs Giants: Five Players to Watch on Sunday Night Football

By Nick Ziegler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) misses a possible touchdown catch as New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) defends at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) misses a possible touchdown catch as New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) defends at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Ezekiel Elliott

On Sunday, the Giants will have been completely focused on stopping Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. In his rookie season, Elliott has proved to be a great running back already. Some were shocked when the Cowboys selected Elliott with the fourth overall pick. However, this has been a great decision by the Cowboys front office.

Running behind the best offensive line in football, Elliott has totaled 1,295 rushing yards, 4.9 yards per carry average, and 12 rushing touchdowns. In addition to being a great runner, Elliott has also been a factor in the passing game for the Cowboys. This season, Elliott has totaled 28 receptions, 322 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.

Next: What were five takeaways from the Giants loss to the Steelers?

In the loss to the Steelers, the Giants had a lot of problems stopping a talented running back in Le’Veon Bell. While Elliott and Bell are a different type of running back, the concern about stopping Elliott has to be there for the Giants. In Week 1, the Giants did a very good job containing Elliott. In the win, Elliott only 51 rushing yards in his worst game of the season. If the Giants are able to replicate that, they might be able to defeat Dallas for the second time this season.

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