Brian Burns urges the New York Giants to redeem themselves against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. The Giants aim to overcome a 12-year struggle as they face a team that has dominated them recently.
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Brian Burns calls for Giants to redeem themselves
Giants face Cowboys in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football
Giants have struggled for 12 years
Cowboys lead recent matchups 16-2 since 2017
Cowboys are 10-1 in Week 1 games against Giants
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Brian Burns wants New York Giants to 'redeem' themselves in Week 1 vs. Cowboys
The New York Giants are seeking to turn the corner on 12 years of bad football when they take the field this season under new head coach John Harbaugh.
They'll have an uphill battle right out of the gate as they face the Dallas Cowboys at home in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football.
The Cowboys have beaten the Giants in 16 of their last 18 meetings, dating back to 2017, and have an all-time Week 1 record of 10-1 against Big Blue.
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Q&A
What is Brian Burns' message to the New York Giants for Week 1?
Brian Burns wants the Giants to redeem themselves as they face the Cowboys in their season opener.
How have the New York Giants performed against the Dallas Cowboys in recent years?
The Giants have lost 16 of their last 18 meetings with the Cowboys since 2017.
What is the historical record of the Cowboys against the Giants in Week 1?
The Cowboys have an all-time Week 1 record of 10-1 against the Giants.
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The last time the two rivals met in Week 1 was in 2023 at MetLife Stadium, a 40-0 whitewashing that was as embarrassing as it sounds.
The Giants have turned their roster over considerably since that game. Only eight of their 22 starters from that game are still with the team.
One player who was not on the team back then, All-Pro outside linebacker Brian Burns, is already aware of the stakes in games against the Cowboys.
"[Expletive], I wasn't here for that, but 40-0, you know we're gonna hear a lot about that leading up to this one," Burns told NorthJersey.com and The Record on Monday night. "But, damn sure I'm gonna want to redeem it this time around. There's a lot of hype and hope around this season for us, and obviously, people have bought in. Now it's about making it happen."
He won't be alone. There is a new vibe in the building that has the ability to bury the past, and quickly. Call it the Harbaugh effect, but these are not the same old Giants teams from recent years. They plan on competing and winning, and just may have the right mix to realize those goals.
