THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys as the 2nd-least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 56.9% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Dallas Cowboys have played in the 2nd-most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, increased running volume, and reduced offense efficiency when facing windier conditions this week.Michael Gallup has been among the most hard-handed receivers in football, hauling in a measly 60.3% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, grading out in the 22nd percentile among wideoutsThe New York Giants cornerbacks rank as the 5th-best group of CBs in the league since the start of last season in covering receivers.The Dallas Cowboys have been faced with a stacked the box on a measly 13.3% of their plays since the start of last season, 8th-least in the NFL. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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