Is favorable. We play Philly, Cincy and Bears at home. Then Browns and Steelers on the road before we come home again to play the Cowgirls and Lions. Then finish on the road with the Philly and Wash
I think we could definitely go 5-4 with losses to Ciny, Steelers, Cowgirls and one of the Philly games.
that would make us 9-7.
We can also go 10-6, but hey, it's funner (and cooler) to be negative!
Well, they have everything out in front of them. With 4 division games remaining they have full control over the division. We will see if they are up to the task.
The Cowboys are the 12th youngest team. The Giants are 14th. The Redskins are 25th, and the Eagles are 28th.
👍...My contention always
I'm sorry, Philly and Dallas are not more talented than the Giants. They are better coached and much more physical, which is a problem, but they are not more talented. Phillys offense is abysmal and it's because of a talent deficiency. The Giants offense is abysmal too, and there is certainly talent deficiencies on the OL and TE, but the QB and WRs are MUCH better than anything the Eagles have on offense
But against superior competition their only chance of winning is by cleaning up their mistakes. I am hoping they do this but so far it is not looking too good.
As for the rest of the NFC east I am not sure I would rank anyone of them as "superior". So in my opinion the Giants have a chance to be the NFC East winners, but to do so they have to stop digging themselves holes early in games like they have so far this season.
Week 10: Home vs. Bengals (MNF)
This is a lineup we need a split in. I don't see us winning both, but a split is a possibility. So is losing both.
Week 11: Home vs. Bears
Week 12: Away at Browns
These are two games we need to sweep. These are two very bad teams. Chicago is the more talented of the two, but we get them at home. A loss in either of these is inexcusable.
Week 13: Away at Steelers
Week 14: Home vs. Cowboys
A split would be wonderful. A sweep would be a pipe dream. Getting swept would not be much of a surprise.
Week 15: Home vs. Lions
This should be a very winnable game, but also a very loseable game. The simple fact, however, is that it'll probably be a must win if there is any chance of the playoffs.
At this point, my hope is that we're 9-5 and still fighting. Or we're 6-8 and done. We'll see.
Week 16: Away at Eagles (TNF)
Week 17: Away at Redskins
Definitely need at least a split. Considering both are division games, could also need a sweep.
I think by the Giants game is a given without a setback.
The good news is I think every week WILL be a dogfight, meaning we have a punchers chance due to our much improved defense. If/when our offense ever figures it out we can hopefully turn things up a notch.
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Where we've earned "favorable" schedule status - we can lose those games. 6-10 is also possible. I hope not and the Eagles game off the bye is huge!
We can also go 10-6, but hey, it's funner (and cooler) to be negative!
BBS, I am not sure that was my intent. I guess the Giants are still not passing the eye test for me. While I will always root and hope for a Win, I am still skeptical. I am not in "the sky is falling" category but I also don't think we are at a point where we can assume victory.
BBS - I saw you getting fired up in the game thread yesterday. I am hopeful but again, I just am not 100 percent satisfied with what I am seeing. I hope we are 10-6 but the optics tell me otherwise. I am going to enjoy this bye week.
YTD:
Giants - 5
Skins - 12
Boys - 28
Eagles - 29
Oh, & Passing yds:
KC - 7
EM - 8
DP - 23
CW - 25
and Cleveland still does not have a win by the time we get there, they will no longer be winless after we leave.
The Bears game is no gimme either, it could possibly end in a 0-0 tie.
I won't admit that we can't beat Dallas but based on our more recent history with Philly, I'd be pleasantly surprised with a split. We already blew one Redskins game, I don't want to even imagine how we give the next one away.
This team has a better than average defense that will keep getting better. We have an occasional Eli to OBJ thrill on offense with no promise of anything more for years to come.
Is it too late to bring Tom back so McAdoo can go back to just calling plays? We be a playoff contender then.
and Cleveland still does not have a win by the time we get there, they will no longer be winless after we leave.
The Bears game is no gimme either, it could possibly end in a 0-0 tie.
I won't admit that we can't beat Dallas but based on our more recent history with Philly, I'd be pleasantly surprised with a split. We already blew one Redskins game, I don't want to even imagine how we give the next one away.
This team has a better than average defense that will keep getting better. We have an occasional Eli to OBJ thrill on offense with no promise of anything more for years to come.
Is it too late to bring Tom back so McAdoo can go back to just calling plays? We be a playoff contender then.
I am hoping they get a win next Sunday : P
To each his own but youre not on the team. We as fand can look ahead and speculate. Why else does this board exist?
and Cleveland still does not have a win by the time we get there, they will no longer be winless after we leave.
The Bears game is no gimme either, it could possibly end in a 0-0 tie.
I won't admit that we can't beat Dallas but based on our more recent history with Philly, I'd be pleasantly surprised with a split. We already blew one Redskins game, I don't want to even imagine how we give the next one away.
This team has a better than average defense that will keep getting better. We have an occasional Eli to OBJ thrill on offense with no promise of anything more for years to come.
Is it too late to bring Tom back so McAdoo can go back to just calling plays? We be a playoff contender then.
Yeah. Exause the giants have a habit if losing to winless teams in nibember? The team has won 4 sbs. Youre talking like a jets fan. Lighten up, ;@ you expect them to never go through downturns?
after the bye week.
In the last two weeks, 72 yards on the ground COMBINED!
That is hard to do, playcalling seems too predictable as well,
next year I would like Mac to hire his own OC.
...strides at the point of attack on offense (defensive POA is fine.) I mean Center, Guards, Tackles, Tight Ends... and, yes, even receivers blocking on the edge.
I have zero expectations that can do a 180 with a 1-week bye, but even SOME improvement can maybe get us to 9-7. No improvement means 6 or 7 wins.
You can take that to the bank.
Week 10: Home vs. Bengals (MNF)
This is a lineup we need a split in. I don't see us winning both, but a split is a possibility. So is losing both.
Week 11: Home vs. Bears
Week 12: Away at Browns
These are two games we need to sweep. These are two very bad teams. Chicago is the more talented of the two, but we get them at home. A loss in either of these is inexcusable.
Week 13: Away at Steelers
Week 14: Home vs. Cowboys
A split would be wonderful. A sweep would be a pipe dream. Getting swept would not be much of a surprise.
Week 15: Home vs. Lions
This should be a very winnable game, but also a very loseable game. The simple fact, however, is that it'll probably be a must win if there is any chance of the playoffs.
At this point, my hope is that we're 9-5 and still fighting. Or we're 6-8 and done. We'll see.
Week 16: Away at Eagles (TNF)
Week 17: Away at Redskins
Definitely need at least a split. Considering both are division games, could also need a sweep.
I can't quite decide if this is realistic or not? I can easily see the Giants getting the shit kicked out of them by Dallas, Eagles Away, Cincy, Pitt and Washington Away. If my math is right, that gives us 8 losses.
In order to STAY at .500 we would then need to win everything else... Philly at home, Bears, Browns, Lions.
Bottom line: I don't see 10 wins nor 9... maybe 8?
In the end, none of it means anything. What we have going for us is that we matchup against a few backup QBs.
But this offense is awful. No running game. And NFLN brought up a good point. How many times do you see a receiver in motion trying to get the coverage to change. Virtually never. The WR's lineup and look to win in 1 on 1 coverage. Defenses have caught up to the short route tree the Giants use. Yesterday the Rams basically said you are not throwing over the middle. Everything to the outside. If the Giants don't mix it up more games against the Bears will probably be much closer than needed. There is a reason they are playing so many tight games. They are not scoring, they are turning the ball over and until yesterday and not getting sacks and turnovers.
Pittsburgh is the only game you look at and say Loss. Cleveland and Chicago...wins. Split Cincy and Detroit.
That's 9 wins. Go 3-1 in the division beat Cincy and Detroit.....11 wins.
We didn't have much of a running game during our last Super Bowl run either, however, there was a semblance of an attack with Bradshaw and Jacobs and the threat of getting run over by those two when they had the ball, even if they didn't have big games. That kept defense somewhat honest and helped our passing game that year. Of course once we got into the playoffs the running game got better. I'm not sure we scare anybody with our running game now. We have no backs that have shown the ability to gain yards by running somebody over or with break-away speed. Perhaps Perkins, given more carries, can get into some sort of flow and give us somewhat of a running game?! Have to try something different.
Anyway, I digress, if we have no running game or threat of a running game, I don't see how we finish the season any better then 8-8. In fact I don't know how we compete in this Division over the next few years without getting a better running game.
Beat the Bears Browns and Lions .
That will give us a shot at the division .. Thankfully the
only favor we got is getting the Lions at home .
We must come out of the bye swinging and upend Philly at
home . If we come out and get spanked by Philly then play
a physical Bengals team on Monday Night and lose .
The Season is still not over unless they have not made the
changes needed to improve the run game .
I doubt they are willing to go get a Joe Thomas and put
Cruz in the slot and give Lewis King or Davis a chance
to Play outside . Also adding another TE or FB wouldn't
be a bad thing either . Knowing this stubborn organization
they will stand pat and try to prove whats obvious not to be the case.
In the end, none of it means anything. What we have going for us is that we matchup against a few backup QBs.
Yet, you're perfectly ok with penciling in losses? The negativity here absolutely sucks.
Ben could be back against the Giants, but it's not a definite.
The pessimism surrounding Roethlisberger's return timeline comes from Dr. James Bradley, the man who performed his surgery. According to ESPN.com, Bradley informed Big Ben and the Steelers of the 4-6 week timetable after performing the surgery on Monday.
As for Roethlisberger himself, he didn't sound too enthusiastic about a quick return on Tuesday. In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Big Ben said that a knee injury he suffered last year could affect his rehab for this year.
"Doc says my knee looked good, but there still was some stuff in there from when I had my bone bruise last season in St. Louis," Roethlisberger said. "He said that might keep me out a little longer than just a simple meniscus tear. Maybe an extra week or so. But there's no way to put an exact timetable on it. It all depends on my pain and how I feel."
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so are the fans of the teams we are playing...counting the game vs the Giants as a win when they watch us on TV with an unbiased view of OUR performance. Maybe not the Browns fans but the Bears fans are saying they have a good shot to beat us. The other teams too.
In the end, none of it means anything. What we have going for us is that we matchup against a few backup QBs.
Yet, you're perfectly ok with penciling in losses? The negativity here absolutely sucks.
Why do you care so much if people are negative or pessimistic? You shit on Drewcon for no reason. Have you watched this team the last 3 years?
Obviously, the situation is very fluid, and there won't be any solid news until the Steelers resume practice next week. Overall, though, Pittsburgh should field a MUCH healthier squad against Dallas than they did against New England.
But it's fun to do and fans have been looking at schedules and guessing how many wins their team might be able to get since the beginnings of the sport.