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(5-4)
The Chargers beat the Giants when their last
drive of the game resulted in a touchdown that put them up 21-20. The Giants got
the ball at their 29 yard line with only 21 seconds left and after two incomplete
passes and a sack, the game was over. The Giants got their bye week to mull things
over, and the Chargers prepared for a game with the Eagles. Sounds
good but.
Lawrence Tynes leads the NFL
with 82 points. It's great to be in the lead in something especially when it deals
with points, but look a little closer. Having lots of field goals means you're
falling short on turning good field position into touchdowns. Last week the Giants
made it into the red zone four times and came away with two touchdowns and two
fieldgoals = 20 points. The Chargers got to the red zone only three times but
their trips all ended in touchdowns = 21 points. The math is obvious and can't
be overstated - touchdowns beat fieldgoals. Giants
Offense - They can get there.
The Giants
have gotten to the red zone more than every other team in the NFL except for the
undefeated New Orleans Saints. Once there to enjoy the good field position, they
really need to cut the celebration short, because of the obvious next task at
hand. So hold the confetti because they have become the 28th team in the NFL in
their ability to actually get it past the goal line from that point. We bring
this up from time to time that Tom Coughlin continually angers the football gods
with his insistence that the red zone be called the "green zone". They
continually remind him that it is not.
Giants Defense.
OK here we go - now you're really
talking about a "green zone" but unfortunately it applies to teams playing
against against the Giants. The Giants are the absolute worst team in the league
having allowed 22 touchdowns in 29 opponent red zone possessions. Despite what
shaped up to be an awesome defensive unit in the offseason, linebacker Gerris
Wilkinson has just joined safety Kenny Phillips on injured reserve, and there
has been much playing time missed by cornerback Aaron Ross (hamstring), linebacker
Michael Boley (knee) and defensive lineman Chris Canty (calf). Need we remind
you of Coughlin's take on injuries being a "state of mind" on his very
first day as head coach of the Giants. Those same impetuous football gods have
been on him for that one ever since as well and they just won't let it go.
What now?
Because of the bye, the team practiced
only on Wednesday this week, and when they return they will gear up to face the
challenge of the difficult final seven games. Three of them are against division
teams back to back, and one is coming off a short work week, which includes traveling
to Denver for a Thanksgiving Day game. Of course it all starts with the next opponent
and that will be Atlanta next week. Coming
up.
The NFL has flexible scheduling
for Weeks 11-17. Sunday afternoon games may be moved to Sunday night. The Giants
next two home games will remain as scheduled: Nov. 22 vs. Atlanta, 1PM and Dec.
6 vs. Dallas, 4:15PM. If you have the opportunity, you can scout out the Giants
next opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, this Sunday at 1PM when they play the Carolina
Panthers. NFC East.
On Sunday at 1PM the (2-6) Redskins host (6-2)
Denver. Denver had won six in a row before losing their last two games to Baltimore
and Pittsburgh. Later in the day at 4:15PM, the (6-2) Cowboys play at Green Bay
(4-4), and the (5-3) Eagles play in San Diego (5-3). Dallas is the only NFC East
team favored to win this week. From
thirty two to sixteen to nine to seven to five to four to three to two.
The Colts in the AFC and the Saints in the
NFC continued their wining streaks and now have 8-0 records. The Saints play at
(1-7) St. Louis and the the Colts host the (6-2) Patriots. Tampa Bay won their
game last week so now there are no undefeated teams left in the NFL. They join
the 1-7 ranks with four other teams, Detroit, St. Louis, Cleveland and Kansas
City. 
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Giants
Eli Manning had 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the 5-0 start.
Manning has thrown 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in the last four games. Giants
have been outscored 133-81 over the last four games. Giants
going 0-4 and with a bye week, haven't won a game since back on Oct. 11. Giants
are the only team in the league with two rushers with more than 500 yards apiece.
Brandon Jacobs has 617 rushing yards and Ahmad Bradshaw has 515 yards. Giants
Steve Smith leads the NFL in receptions with 61. Giants
Lawrence Tynes leads the NFL with 82 points.
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