It's too bad for Odell Beckham Jr. that he has to play outdoors and with such a weak-armed quarterback as Eli Manning. Beckham is a great wideout, but he's limited by his quarterback.

Manning is well past his prime. He struggles to throw downfield. So does Dak Prescott. Both quarterbacks are challenged with their vertical throws. They are more game managers than dangerous passers. Both teams have an excellent running back.

So this matchup has all the makings of a conservative, low-scoring affair especially considering both team's defensive improvement. The Giants held Jacksonville's offense to 13 points last week. The Cowboys, with a healthy Sean Lee, have a top-10 defense with the potential to become elite.

The Cowboys have two things going for them, an underrated defense and Ezekiel Elliott. What they don't have are dangerous receivers and a proven kicker after they cut Dan Bailey.