Dallas Cowboys unite to silence Greg Newsome with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens
Dallas has heard the challenge and believes its star receivers can provide the answer.
The Dallas Cowboys have been handed some extra motivation before facing the New York Giants after cornerback Greg Newsome made a bold claim about how his secondary matches up with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens .
Newsome didn't hide his confidence.
"I think we match up really well," he said.
The Giants cornerback believes New York has enough talent in the secondary to handle Dallas' two biggest receiving threats, but that message has only added fuel to a matchup already carrying plenty of attention.
Dallas enters the season with Lamb and Pickens forming one of the most dangerous receiver combinations in the NFC.
CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens give Cowboys their response
The Cowboys don't need to say much publicly when they can answer through their offense.
Lamb remains the centerpiece of Dallas' passing attack, while Pickens gives Dak Prescott another explosive option capable of stretching defenses and winning contested catches.
That combination is exactly why Newsome's confidence has attracted attention.
"I feel like our corners match up very well with their receivers," Newsome said.
The Giants clearly believe their defensive backs can make life difficult for Dallas.
The Cowboys , however, now have a chance to make that statement look premature.
Greg Newsome puts pressure on Giants secondary
Newsome's comments effectively place the spotlight on New York's defensive backs before a ball has even been snapped.
If Lamb or Pickens takes over the game, those words will immediately resurface.
Dallas is also entering the season with high expectations surrounding Pickens after his strong first year with the team, while Lamb has already established himself as one of the league's elite receivers.
That makes the matchup one of the clearest individual battles to watch.
Newsome has confidence in his group. Dallas has confidence in its stars.
The Cowboys don't need to manufacture any extra drama before facing the Giants , but Newsome has provided it anyway.
Now Lamb and Pickens have the chance to answer the only way that really matters.
If Dallas' two star receivers dominate, the Giants cornerback won't need anyone to remind him what he said.
