Giants vs Cowoys: Dallas Will Ride DeMarco Murray to Victory

The Dallas Cowboys will take control of the NFC East Sunday night thanks to the legs of DeMarco Murray.

The rookie phenom struggled last week, but I expect him to get back to his dominant ways against the porous Giants run defense.

Murray has been a pleasant surprise for Dallas this season. Since becoming the primary ball carrier in Week 7, the Oklahoma product has had several big games.

He ran for 135 yards against Buffalo, 139 against Seattle and a ridiculous 253 against St. Louis.

I doubt he'll drop 200 yards again, but I think he can definitely go for 140 or 150 against New York.

The Giants are ranked 23rd in the league in run defense, giving up 127 yards per game on the ground. They've also allowed 13 rushing touchdowns this season, fifth most in the NFL.

Despite some poor decisions last week, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is no fool. He'll give Murray the ball early and often Sunday night. 

After starting 6-2, the Giants have been on a four-game losing streak. I expect them to drop below .500 tonight, falling two games below their division rivals.

With only four games left on the season, the Cowboys have a chance to place a stranglehold on the NFC East lead.

If their smart, they'll give the ball to Murray all day long and inch closer to a playoff berth.

Prediction: Dallas 31, New York 27