Paul’s pick: Maybe Ezekiel Elliott is so rusty he fumbles a couple of times and some alert defender picks the ball off the turf and runs it in for a couple of touchdowns. Maybe Saquon Barkley is so special he cannot be contained and all Eli Manning has to do is make a few plays here and there. As openers go, this is a tough one.
Score prediction: Cowboys 31, Giants 17
Marquee matchup: Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence vs. Giants RT Mike Remmers
When it was reported the Giants were sticking with Eli Manning this season, Lawrence posted a hands-together emoji on Twitter, signifying he was praying this was true.