There's a lot of differences between this year and that year. The Giants defense is good, but their pass rush from the front 4 was much better in 2007. Offensively, they were a far better team too.
For us, I think there's a big difference in the mentality between how Prescott prepares himself and how Romo did in 2007 (Cabo). Romo and TO also entered the playoffs banged up. Our OL and running game is eons better than 2007 too. The other big plus is I think this coaching staff is better than the 2007 team's by a significant amount.
Agreed. There are more varied plays, game management, and urgency on offense than in 2014. There was this ignorant arrogance in 2014 that nothing needed to be changed game to game and we would just keep "taking what the defense gave us". Except for a few times this year in the Vikes, 2nd Giants, and the 2nd Redskin game, the offense has been attacking the defense and not waiting for the opposing defense to error in coverage. You can see the stark difference: in the Garrett 9-route "beat the man across from you/risk your QB", Beasley is not emphasized and is often sent on distance routes. But things change in the offense once there is urgency (usually in the late third quarter) and Beasley gets used in short area. The offense becomes more effective in the running game as the coverage expands wide and since the time from snap to pass shortens dramatically like Linehans offenses are supposed to, there is less beating on Dak. Dallas can relax and dictate instead of barely surviving 3rd and 10 (like the Garrett/Romo gamble in 2015 and 2010-2013).
I still worry more about the Packers, they can score on offense, Rodgers can buy time and elude very good rushes - which we don't have. But as much as I thought that Linehan beat Capers in the first game, the commentators in the GB/Lions game were surprised that Capers had the explosive Lions offense figured out. Well, guess what? We run that same offense and Capers was ready for Jim Bobs scheme. Now our running game is better but the Lions WRs are better athletes side by side than ours. They don't have a Dez but they aren't restricted by having a Dunbar or a TWilly on the team either.
All that to say, don't want to face GB again but I have full confidence we will not lose to the Giants again. It's been close in both games where we played freakishly bad.
