NFL, Team News / Analysis, Player News / Analysis, Scores, Eli Manning, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, tony romo
Remember about this time last year when we were all laughing at Eli Manning's own "elite" status claim? Now we're talking about a 2x Super Bowl champ with a couple of SB MVP awards under his belt. Whether you're one who believes Super Bowl wins define a QB's success or you judge him by the way he manages a game, nobody seems to be laughing now.Last year, it all came down to the last week of the season when the Cowboys and Giants battled it out for Wild Card spot. We all know how that turned out; Eli & Co. squashed the Boys' post-season dreams and went on to enjoy victory over the Pats in yet another exciting Super Bowl.
It's a whole new season though, and regardless of how well each of these teams do against any others, the Giants/Cowboys rivalry brings out the extreme. Will it be good, or will tonight's NFL kickoff game be a national disappointment? Tonight starting at 8:30pm Eastern Time, we find out. The Cowboys want revenge. The Giants have something to prove.
Each team starts the season not entirely healthy. Nicks looks to be Probable, but Witten will likely be sidelined recovering from a spleen laceration, barring a medical waiver. Even with Witten, the Cowboys lineup won't be complete, having several injuries on defense.
Who's your pick to win - the defending Super Bowl champs or a hungry Dallas team? Whether you're a Cowboys fan, a Giants fan, neither or both (hey, it happens), if you're a football fan you're watching tonight. Q it up here with the rest of us for the kickoff game of the 2012 NFL season!
9/6/12 | akdino | 85 respect
amen to that ....
9/6/12 | auntieang69 | 3 respect
I was rooting for the Giants, I really thought they would win it,,, Dallas sucks!!
9/6/12 | softtouch22 | 41 respect
Eli, where were you? I didn't see you in the game!
9/6/12 |
Jess
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28090 respect
Ugh yes
9/6/12 | dakota20october04 | 1 respect
Would have loved to see the Giants win but hopefully they will do what they do best and that is come on strong at the end when it really counts!! I do not like to see Dallas win though ( almost like U of M, always happy when they get beat!!!!!
9/5/12 |
Scott
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41637 respect
Tony Romo came up huge tonight. If the Cowboys could ever figure out a way to fix that porous offensive line then Dallas could be a major player in the NFC East this season
9/5/12 | GeorgeMon | 132 respect
OT one time!!!!
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
1st and 30?! Ha.
"Tony Romo may be playing the best game of his career." -Collinsworth
ugh. this is why...
9/5/12 |
Dan_B
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800 respect
Here come the points! I know George is happy...
9/5/12 | JenX63 | 26730 respect
Do the Cowboys happen to be playing the Seahawks next week?
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
YESSS!!
9/5/12 | JenX63 | 26730 respect
Yes indeed. But in more important news: The Voice is back Monday (said in that sing song voice)
9/5/12 | GeorgeMon | 132 respect
Romo finally showing some poise and clutchness by calling that audible!
9/5/12 |
Jess
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28090 respect
Sigh. Giants need to pick it up. Not only do I not want Dallas to win tonight, but I don't want them to go into next week's game with momentum.
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
looks like an exhibition game, now that I think about it
Oh, someone just told them!
9/5/12 |
Jess
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28090 respect
p.s. America should NOT be forced to listen to Collinsworth on a Wednesday, ffs.
I said the same thing...ugh. Although it does seem like I'm hearing Al more tonight. I wonder if they gave him mic controls so he can turn Collinsworth's off whenever he wants. That would be awesome.
9/5/12 | JenX63 | 26730 respect
lol
looks like an exhibition game, now that I think about it
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
I'm not confident that the Cowboys know preseason is over.
9/5/12 | JenX63 | 26730 respect
They picked the wrong teams to kick off Football Season!
9/5/12 |
Dan_B
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800 respect
You are going to need quite the second half, my friend.
9/5/12 |
The_Real_Stoney
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20481 respect
well that was an awful first half
9/5/12 |
Pat
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4515 respect
And there's your first blatant example of piss poor officiating. No call on an obvious hold by Orlando Scandrick ends up costing the Giants 4 points.
9/5/12 | GeorgeMon | 132 respect
Agree, good D by Dallas though.
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
Really Giants?! Awful football all around so far.
9/5/12 | GeorgeMon | 132 respect
Yes!!!!!! Let's score some points!!!!
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
Finally, some action!
9/5/12 | GeorgeMon | 132 respect
Still no points!!!! And I bet the over (46.5) like a knuckle head... Here's rooting for a 28 pt second Q one time!!!!!
9/5/12 | softtouch22 | 41 respect
Eli all the way, I think he will beat Tony, like he stole something, take no prisoners!
9/5/12 |
Dan_B
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800 respect
p.s. America should NOT be forced to listen to Collinsworth on a Wednesday, ffs.
Great, great point about Collinsworth. Dude loooooooves the sound of his own voice.
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
In game one, that does seem like a bit much.
p.s. America should NOT be forced to listen to Collinsworth on a Wednesday, ffs.
9/5/12 |
Dan_B
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800 respect
Can we discuss how Jason Witten is completely insane for playing with a lacerated spleen? I'm all for being a tough guy... but a lacerated spleen??
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
Exactly.
9/5/12 |
Pat
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4515 respect
That was seriously awful. One of the worst anthems I've heard in a long time.
9/5/12 | Jason_ | 18045 respect
You sir are a terrorist!
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
Queen Latifah is upsetting me.
9/5/12 |
Pat
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4515 respect
My prediction: Giants 23, Cowboys 13
9/5/12 |
Pat
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4515 respect
No, you're not the only one. anfl;asnglkasnlgkasn sjdbfasjklb lajdbfl;ajb indeed.
9/5/12 |
Jess
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28090 respect
I. am. PUMPED! But of course, in true form of every school my daughter's ever attended, they've scheduled their "back to school night" for tonight. I'm planning to make the shortest appearance possible. I'll be back as quickly as possible.
Oh...and GO GIANTS!
9/5/12 |
Dan_B
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800 respect
Am I the only one who is completely stoked about this? It's FOOTBALL SEASON!!!! SDjads;fjkasdfjklasdfjklasdfjksadkljasdfjklasdf (that is code for excitement).
9/5/12 | kobe_lova | 52116 respect
Well hello, live thread.
9/5/12 |
Dan_B
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800 respect
I got the Giants. I think they are quite good this year.
9/5/12 |
Jess
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28090 respect
Update - Witten's status is now "Active"