Nov 1, 2008 12:29 pm US/Central
No Love Lost Between Giants, Cowboys
Mention the Dallas Cowboys, and Justin Tuck doesn't hide the feelings of the New York Giants.
In the words of the Giants defense end, "They hate us and we hate them."
That's just the way it is for games between "America's Team" and "Big Blue." It's the All-Pros against the All-Joes, glitz vs. blue collar, the outspoken Jerry Jones against the tradition-laden Mara and Tisch families.
Make no mistake, despite being Super Bowl champions, the Giants carry a chip about anything having to do with Dallas. That's why this tomorrow may be a get-even day for the Giants.
Picked to finish behind Dallas in the preseason polls, the Giants head into the midpoint of the season with a 6-1 record and a chance to bury the injury-ravaged, 5-3 Cowboys in the NFC East. A win over Tony Romo-less Cowboys would open a three-game lead in the division and leave Dallas with plenty to worry about heading into its bye week.
This just hasn't been Dallas' year, on or off the field. Injuries have devastated the lineup, and more off-field problems led to the suspension of troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones.
The biggest injury is Romo. The quarterback will miss his third game this weekend with a broken right pinkie and be replaced by Brad Johnson.
Safety Roy Williams and punter Mat McBriar are out for the season, and the Cowboys have several other starters who are question marks. Tight end Jason Witten has a broken rib, cornerback Anthony Henry has a banged up thigh, and guard Kyle Kosier has an injured foot.
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