The Cowboys are a 3.5-point favorite this week, likely creating a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys to be the 7th-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 54.9% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Dallas Cowboys have played in the most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which should lead to lower pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack effectiveness when facing windier conditions this week.Opposing teams have completed passes at the 7th-lowest level in football vs. the New York Giants defense since the start of last season (67.7%).The New York Giants defense has been quite strong when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, giving up an average of 4.52 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 10th-least in the NFL.
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