The hottest topic of discussion involving the New York Giants this week has been the health and playing status of superstar wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr.

According to ESPN, Beckham is a game-time decision heading into Week 1 against the division rival Dallas Cowboys.

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will be a game-time decision for the team's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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New York is always a tough matchup for the Cowboys. Last season, during Dallas' incredible run to the top seed in the NFC, the Giants beat their bitter division rivals twice and will hope to Dak Prescott and company once again this year.

Although the New York's defense will likely give Prescott and the Cowboys' offense some trouble in Week 1, potentially not having Beckham on the field changes the dynamic of this game. Beckham is a game changer and can tilt the scales in favor of the Giants on any given play.

Fortunately, even if the Giants are without Beckham on Sunday, New York will have newcomer Brandon Marshall on the field and ready to shoulder the load offensively. Eli Manning will likely target Marshall often with the veteran wideout more than capable of being the number one option in the passing game.