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NFL Overreactions Week 1<\/p>\n

Sports Seriously’s Mackenzie Salmon overreacts to some of the best games of NFL Week 1.<\/p>\n

Sports Seriously<\/p>\n

The New York Giants<\/a> (0-1) visit the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> (0-1) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for a Week 2 showdown, and USA TODAY’s panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, September 14, including live updated odds and injury report news.<\/p>\n

Cowboys vs. Giants live odds, moneyline, over\/under<\/p>\n

Get the edge with our exclusive NFL betting picks<\/a><\/p>\n

Cowboys vs. Giants picks against the spreadNameWeek 1 Record ATSChristopher Bumbaca7-7-2Lorenzo Reyes7-7-2Blake Schuster7-7-2Jordan Mendoza6-8-2Jon Hoefling6-8-2Tyler Dragon5-9-2<\/p>\n

Tyler Dragon: Dallas Cowboys (-6)<\/p>\n

The Cowboys played better than I expected versus Philly. The Giants, as expected, aren’t that good.<\/p>\n

Christopher Bumbaca: Dallas Cowboys (-6)<\/p>\n

Cowboys and the under. As long as Russell Wilson is the quarterback for the Giants, this is the play.<\/p>\n

Jon Hoefling: Dallas Cowboys (-6)<\/p>\n

After a solid outing against Philadelphia, the Cowboys should find their groove in the passing game and have more success through the air against New York’s weak secondary.<\/p>\n

Jordan Mendoza: New York Giants (+6)<\/p>\n

Dallas actually has an offense that looks promising, yet the same can’t be said for New York. Still, the Giants are able to keep this competitive.<\/p>\n

Lorenzo Reyes: Dallas Cowboys (-6)<\/p>\n

Dallas proved against the Eagles<\/a> that it can field a competitive roster, though the question in this matchup will be about neutralizing New York’s pass rush. Still, the Giants offense looks to lack continuity, so I’m comfortable backing the Cowboys here.<\/p>\n

Blake Schuster: Dallas Cowboys (-6)<\/p>\n

If the Giants were capable of scoring touchdowns this season, I’d be intrigued by this line. Alas, CeeDee Lamb has to make up for some big drops last week and New York’s corners will be nearly powerless to stop him.<\/p>\n

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