I really don't know what to think. All I know is the Eagles offense is nothing like the last two teams the Giants for the most part just stoned. So why would anyone think this Eagles offense would present a problem.
This is the NFL and they say on any given Sunday or Thusrday. You know the Eagles would love nothing more then to put a crimp in the Giants push for the playoffs. I'm not so much worried about the defense. They will not and have not let games get away from them all year long and I don't see that as being the case.
The Eagles are going to go after the Giants offense with a vengeance and for once I am hoping the Giants score early and often and let the defense do their thing. I keep telling myself they gave up a total of 13 points not in one game but two combined against very potent offenses. And have not allowed a touchdown on something 19 or 20 consecutive opposing offenses drives. So what am I worried about.
I guess it's because it is a division game and no matter what the records say you know it will be a dogfight. So, how worried is anyone out there about this tilt on Thursday. The Giants have so much momentum I can't imagine the Eagles getting much done against a team that is flying so high especially on defense.
It will be a dogfight. I am thinking 23-20 or 20-17, Giants by just enough. We win this game and go to Washington well rested.
I think Detroit will knock off Dallas. And then Philly ends with Dallas and they will be well rested. Have to hope Dallas goes 0-2 and we go 2-0 for division title and #1 seed.
Division game, away from home, against a team that Giants don't typically play well against in the trenches. All ripe for concern.
However, the Giants beat them less than 2 months ago (barely) so maybe that removes some of the historical stigma against this rival.
Bottom line - play well in the trenches and the Giants will do just fine.
oh, and lets try and cover the Tight Ends this time...
I wish we could have gotten this Thursday night game much earlier in the season..
Then again I remember Amani Toomer catching a touchdwon pass in the back of the endzone against a 13-0 Denver Bronco team from the immortal Kent Graham to end their run at an undefeated season.
I think the best thing that could happen is if the Gaints can jump on top early and then let the defense go to work.
Washington? They will get physically pushed around by the Bears this weekend and will flat out pack it in by week 17. Their defense is horrendous.
What has this Giants team shown this year that would lead a fan to think it won t be a tough game,
What has this Giants team shown this year that would lead a fan to think it won t be a tough game,
So, then put you down as worried? Division games are mostly always tough... that doesn't mean that the Eagles are feared.
Fortunately Giants have been able to win those type of games, Eagles havent, but still, a big play by either team in these type of games can change the outcome.
So yes I think you have to be concerned.
Fortunately Giants have been able to win those type of games, Eagles havent, but still, a big play by either team in these type of games can change the outcome.
I have come to trust our defense late in games... this has not always been the case. I am not concerned.
So yes I think you have to be concerned.
It's a short week. We're playing in Philly. It's late in the season, and for all the injuries we know about, I am sure there are ones we don't know about. You know there are guys playing who are gutting it out. I thought Eli was injured the other week just with the way he was holding his wrist/hand after a few plays.
That said, we better beat Philly.
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It would be great if the Giants can put the game away in the 3rd quarter, but playing Philly, in Philly, for a playoff berth, on a very short week, it will probably be a game till late in the 4th quarter.
Fortunately Giants have been able to win those type of games, Eagles havent, but still, a big play by either team in these type of games can change the outcome.
I have come to trust our defense late in games... this has not always been the case. I am not concerned.
So yes I think you have to be concerned.
I placed the reply prior to your last sentence... didn't know that was possible... Just to be clear...
I have come to trust our defense late in games... this has not always been the case. I am not concerned.
That's why Washington losing Monday was such a big result for us. We're nearly locked into that 5 seed win or lose
Also (as I understand it) even if the Giants lose out they still get in the playoffs unless ALL of the following happen:
- Bucs win out
- Packers win out
- Detroit beats Dallas in Dallas
The Eagles have lost 5 straight. The Giants will punch them in the mouth early and the Eagles will lose their will to play a competitive game.
Relax.
Why would you assume that a team that is out of the playoffs, has lost 5 straight and is playing on a short week would have "ZERO motivation problems"?
Why would you assume that a team that is out of the playoffs, has lost 5 straight and is playing on a short week would have "ZERO motivation problems"?
Aside from the Bengals game, they haven't given any hint of not playing hard (unlike the Jets, for example). They haven't always played well, but they've played hard. Last week, they had no reason whatsoever to battle as much as they did. They got a bit lucky to keep the game as close as it was, but they battled in an environment that's difficult to win in.
In addition, division rivals tend not to role over and die. Just last week, 3 road favorites were in life and death battles against sub-par opponents.
Our defense should hold them to something like a TD and 3 field goals -- 10 to 17 points. But if we give up some short-field turnovers, or a bonus pick-6, I could see our offense struggling to score enough to win. Which means, of course, that we rely again on the D or special teams for some scoring.
Tables are turned and it's payback time in the city of brotherly violence.
I'm going to really enjoy this one.
That Washington game might not mean anything to the Giants (besides maybe 5th place vs 6th). Then again, watch GB be the 6th seed and the Giants at 5th host the Championship.
blueblood'11 : 6:59 am
I really don't know what to think. All I know is the Eagles offense is nothing like the last two teams the Giants for the most part just stoned. So why would anyone think this Eagles offense would present a problem.
Only if they score more than 14 points.....which is what our offense has been averaging lately....
But I do think fans thinking Philly shouldn't be tough is flawed hinking
Worried?
Anxious.
there shaking our heads . Detroit is not the best at
stopping the run and we were successful in being able
to again win the TOP and keep Detroit from ignoring the
run and allowed Eli to settle in and throw the ball
accurately . This defensive line is a mis-match you have
two big run stuffing DT decent edge rushers and fast
good tackling LB's . So there is plenty of reason to be
concerned .Philly also got Lane Johnson and Darren Sproles
back they are determined to finish strong I think they like
playing for Pederson so there gonna come out like gang
busters . If we don't turn the ball over and don't allow
big plays on specials I think we can wear them down and
finish them off . Like to see a repeat performance of
the last game where we got quick turnovers and converted
them to TD's .OBJ has been talking about having a break
out kind of game . I think he does and if that happens
I think we can win this in a decisive manner .
Offensive line has to control the line of scrimmage
the defense should force a lot of three and outs and
wear there defense out .
The sad part is that we have an O which should be able to do more than just not lose the game.
It's a razor thin line we're walking. Of course there's reason to worry.
2) It's Thursday night. You simply don't know how the team will come out and play on short rest. Thursday night football is almost always a shitshow.
That said, this team is looking like it can overcome stuff like that. I like our chances.
1-You're not supposed to worry
2-Death is NOT allowed in the equation
I know it's the Eagles but I don't fear this coach or QB.
I won't moan and groan about the Eagles and Skins since we have bigger fish to fry.
But you know... to me, the BIGGEST change this season, has been CONSISTENCY. By and large, this team has been VERY consistent.
You can kind of bet on it.
I'll give the Eagles the first TD against the Giants in a couple of weeks. Giant Defense holds them under 20.
Giants 23, Eagles 13.
Eli Manning: 22/33, 210 yds, 2 TD, 1 Int.
:D
In the first game this year, the defense was leaving guys wide open enough to stop, jump, and catch balls that Wentz was throwing. The pass coverage was awful after the first two drives. They cover like they did last time and people will be measuring Wentz for his yellow jacket after the game.
Plus you always get stuff like the last interception of the game in an Eagles game. They did the same thing vs. Baltimore where John Harbaugh said it was the worst call in history. He and Pete Carroll can debate that, but of course it was to the Eagles' benefit.
observer, well indeed!
It was just Coughlin for some reason who could not beat them--and even that only developed later in his tenure. Early on, if I recall, he did fine against them.
short week, as Eric had stated, divisional game this late in season..is absurd. That's a tall order in itself esp having a divisional opponent to play..on road (I know its only in philly..but still). Hopefully just get in and out of there with a W pretty or not.