Giants
Stapleton The Record: NY Giants: 5 takeaways heading into the second half of a lost season
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/11/05/ny-giants-5-takeaways-heading-into-second-half-lost-season/1890248002/
Dunleavy NJ.com: Why Giants' Pat Shurmur, Dave Gettleman are not in jeopardy, suggestions for next QB | Mailbag
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/63868f58e13362/why-giants-pat-shurmur-dave-ge.html
Nick Korte (@nickkorte)
11/5/18, 10:03 AM
The Giants could cut Cody Latimer (if they can do so from from IR, no new dead money) & Michael Thomas (only 18.5% de. snaps but 74.2% ST snaps, no new dead money) to ensure getting a 4th round 2019 compensatory pick for Justin Pugh, & perhaps a 5th rounder for Devon Kennard too.
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
11/5/18, 2:10 PM
Some notes on this from & #8294;& #8234;@nickkorte& #8236;& #8297; :
- The deadline to make these roster moves is Week 10, coming up this weekend.
- Uncertain how injury settlement w/ release factors in (Latimer is on IR, complicating matters).
- Length of contract doesn't matter (Latimer on 1-year deal)
QB
Traina Forbes.com: Breaking Down New York Giants QB Eli Manning's Deceptive Completion Percentage
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2018/11/05/breaking-down-new-york-giants-qb-eli-mannings-deceptive-completion-percentage/amp/
OL
Pizzuta BBV: Could the Giants have rebuilt the offensive line in one offseason?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2018/11/5/18064016/could-the-giants-have-rebuilt-the-offensive-line-in-one-offseason
RG
Fennelly Giantswire USA Today:
What does Jamon Brown bring to Giants' offensive line?
https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/05/new-york-giants-jamon-brown-what-does-bring-offensive-line/amp/
LT
Rosenblatt NJ.com: How bad was Giants' Dave Gettleman's signing of Nate Solder?
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/11/giants_nate_solder_worst_offseason_move_gettleman.html
DT
Rock Newsday: Rookie RJ McIntosh may get a chance to play this season for Giants
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/rj-mcintosh-giants-roster-1.22940269
SS
Schefter ESPN: Giants expected to use franchise tag on Landon Collins if they don't agree on extension
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25173914/sources-expect-new-york-giants-use-franchise-tag-landon-collins-no-long-term-deal?
NFL
King FMIA: FMIA Week 9: The Patriots Just Keep Winning and They Really Don’t Care
“Because of running back injuries, Washington worked out Darkwa, the former Giant, on Aug. 19, and tried to sign him. The team offered Darkwa the NFL minimum salary, and because he started 11 games for the Giants last year, he felt he was worth more. So Darkwa turned down the deal. Still needing a back, senior VP of player personnel Doug Williams and senior VP of football operations Eric Schaffer went over options. Peterson’s agent had been pushing Washington to bring in his 33-year-old client for a workout. Williams and Schaffer were dubious. But now they were pretty far down their list of options, past the Orleans Darkwa stage. So Peterson and two others worked out on Aug. 20. Club officials noticed Peterson in a 30-minute workout not even seem to breathe hard.”
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/05/patriots-packers-tom-brady-fmia-nfl-week-9-peter-king/
Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner)
11/5/18, 2:14 PM
RPOs have become a big staple in league - very hard on D - but nearly impossible if officials/league r going to allow OLmen to b 3 yrds downfield when balls thrown! Whole idea I thought it wasn’t allowed in NFL was to make it more fair 4 both sides, but Os are getting away w/ it!
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons climb back to respectability
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/the-bow-tie-chronicles-falcons-climb-back-respectability/ThqO3F8tPAzo6Zs9TDxukM/
BALTIMORE
Feinstein Washington Post: The Ravens are reeling, and they have themselves to blame
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/the-ravens-are-reeling-and-they-have-themselves-to-blame/2018/11/04/6df0985a-e05c-11e8-b759-3d88a5ce9e19_story.html
BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat:
Sean McDermott says the Bills have the players to win. He’s lying
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/1850442002
Maiorana Rochester Democrat:
Bills continue to defy the odds and get worse and worse on offense
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2018/11/05/buffalo-bills-offense-worst-nfl-nathan-peterman-lesean-mccoy/1893129002/
CAROLINA
Jacques Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ first half plays out like a video game, 2nd nearly becomes a horror movie
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article220899510.html
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: After ‘Norv-olution,’ defenses don’t know which direction offense is headed. But Panthers do
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article220899640.html
Jacques Charlotte Observer: Challenges accepted: Panthers perfecting the art of taking away opponents’ strengths
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article220608230.html
CHICAGO
Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears get dominant performance from the defense in 41-9 thrashing of the Bills
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-bills-week-9-20181104-story.html
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Bears' 41-9 blowout win over the Bills
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-10-thoughts-brad-biggs-week-9-bills-20181105-story.html
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears check most of the boxes in their obliteration of the Bills before a key stretch of games
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-bills-blowout-schedule-critical-biggs-20181104-story.html
CINCINNATI
Judis Cincy Jungle: 4 Bengals who must step up in the second half of the season
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2018/11/5/18059690/4-bengals-who-will-need-to-step-up-in-the-second-half-of-the-season
Marcum Cincy Jungle: Bengals put Carl Lawson on IR, promote Auden Tate, sign Clark Harris to extension
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2018/11/5/18057030/bengals-put-carl-lawson-ir-promote-auden-tate-sign-clark-harris-to-extension#click=https://t.co/HFS8nrNIP9
CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns defense thins even more with injuries against Chiefs
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2018/11/browns-defense-thins-even-more-with-injuries-against-chiefs.html
Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer:
Is Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins giving his best every play?
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/11/why_does_cleveland_browns_line.amp
DALLAS
Sherrington Dallas Morning News:
Dallas is past the need for a sense of urgency. It's now or never for these 'Stepford' Cowboys
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/11/04/dallas-past-need-sense-urgency-now-never-stepford-cowboys
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: How are the Cowboys planning to treat WR Amari Cooper like Hall of Famer Randy Moss?
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article221052520.html
DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Broncos' Matt Paradis 'out for a while' with fractured fibula
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25179301/matt-paradis-denver-broncos-fractures-right-fibula-loss-houston-texans?
Legwold ESPN Denver: Brandon McManus joins the growing list of frustrating Broncos
http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/32259/brandon-mcmanus-joins-the-growing-list-of-frustrating-broncos?
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions 'pretty embarrassed' in 24-9 loss to Minnesota Vikings
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/04/detroit-lions-score-minnesota-vikings/1886360002/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions stock watch: 'Jeez' Tabor, Rick Wagner have rough days
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1888228002
HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: O’Brien’s Texans keep winning like a playoff team
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/brian-t-smith/article/Smith-O-Brien-s-Texans-keep-winning-like-a-13362263.php
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Schefter ESPN LA: Chargers TE Hunter Henry has outside chance to return next month
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25173978/hunter-henry-chance-return-los-angeles-chargers-next-month?platform=amp
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Farmer LA Times: Rams' defense unable to cover all their bases in 45-35 loss to Drew Brees and the Saints
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-rams-saints-farmer-20181104-story.html
Klein LA Times: Rams report: Jared Goff outdueled by Drew Brees; Saints stifle Todd Gurley
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20181104-story.html
MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Brock Osweiler had his worst game of the year — and the Dolphins somehow still won
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article221121910.html
Kelly Sun Sentinel: Miami Dolphins likely to shelve Ryan Tannehill until after bye week
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-ryan-tannehill-20181105-story.html
Beasley Miami Herald: Injuries leave Dolphins’ O-line with one healthy starter. Who plays in Green Bay?
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article221121090.html
MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Chad Beebe’s NFL debut with Vikings ‘a pretty fun day.’ Productive, too
https://www.twincities.com/2018/11/04/vikings-wr-chad-beebe-gets-plenty-of-cheers-in-solid-nfl-debut/amp/
NEW ENGLAND
Sullivan Boston Globe: In this showdown, Tom Brady delivered a clear message: Not in my house
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/11/05/for-tom-brady-enjoying-comforts-home-comes-naturally/9Sfhe1H4j4YV4xDhlM2Y7I/story.html
Daniels Providence Journal: Cordarrelle Patterson comes up big for the Patriots at running back
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20181105/cordarrelle-patterson-comes-up-big-for-patriots-at-running-back
Daniels Providence Journal: A thriving Josh Gordon has his best game since 2013
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20181105/thriving-josh-gordon-has-his-best-game-since-2013
Ventura Boston Herald: Julian Edelman pass throws Packers a curve
http://www.bostonherald.comsports/patriots/2018/11/julian_edelman_pass_throws_packers_a_curve
NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com:Michael Thomas on 72-yard TD, celebration: ‘I live for those type of moments’
https://www.nola.com//saints/2018/11/michael-thomas-on-72-yard-td-celebration-i-live-for-those-type-of-moments.html
Duncan Nola.com: Joe Horn humbled, honored by Michael Thomas’ touchdown celebration tribute
https://www.nola.com/saints/2018/11/joe-horn-humbled-honored-by-michael-thomas-touchdown-celebration-tribute.html
PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
Revitalized Steelers win fourth in a row, 23-16 over Ravens
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/04/nfl-week-9-schedule-scores-results-steelers-ravens/stories/201811040199
SAN FRANCISCO
Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch)
11/5/18, 1:31 PM
The 49ers (2-7) and Giants (1-7) will have the second-lowest combined winning percentage (.176) in a Monday Night Football game played on Nov. 1 or later. The lowest winning percentage is .167 for Jets (3-9) at Chargers (1-11) on Dec. 15, 1975.
Wagoner ESPN SF: Nick Mullens' big debut should be enough to get another start
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/131108/nick-mullens-big-debut-should-be-enough-to-get-another-start?
SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Rivers torches Seahawks, Russell Wilson’s frantic rally falls 1 play short in 25-17 loss to LA
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article221117140.html
Smith News Tribune: Seahawks defense was half good against the Chargers. But oh, that first half
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article221125200.html
TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs-Panthers: The predictability of Tampa Bay’s 42-28 loss at Carolina
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/11/04/bucs-panthers-the-predictability-of-tampa-bays-42-28-loss-at-carolina/?
TENNESSEE
Rexrode The Tennessean: If Titans receivers want to shut everyone up, they need to show up vs. Cowboys
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1855086002
WASHINGTON
Whyno AP: Falcons flex offensive muscles, blow out Redskins 38-14
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/redskins/falcons-flex-offensive-muscles-blow-out-redskins-38-14/2018/11/04/90d15de2-e079-11e8-ba30-a7ded04d8fac_story.html
Allen Washington Post: Redskins-Falcons takeaways: Injuries, penalties lead to a bad loss for Washington
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/sports/wp/2018/11/04/washington-redskins-vs-atlanta-falcons/
Allen Washington Post: Hail or Fail: The fade worked, but nothing else did for Redskins in loss to Falcons
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2018/11/05/hail-or-fail-fade-worked-nothing-else-did-redskins-loss-falcons/
History
Peters Vikings.com: Vikings Send Condolences to Family of Legend Bill Brown
“The four-time Pro Bowler played 13 seasons for the Vikings (1962-74) after arriving in Minnesota via a trade with the Chicago Bears, who selected him in the second round of the 1961 NFL Draft.
https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-send-condolences-to-family-of-legend-bill-brown
Peterson SJ Mercury News: The time Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell ‘studied’ blank game tapes given him by coaches
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/05/the-time-raiders-qb-jamarcus-russell-studied-blank-game-tapes-given-him-by-coaches/amp/
Giants Birthdays 11-05
Odell Beckham Hr. WR D1-KSU 2014 NYG 2014-2018 11-05-1982
Tony Blount SS D5-Virginia 1980 NYG 1980 11-95-1958
McKinley Boston LDE D15-Minnesota 1968 NYG 1968-1969 11-05-1945
Cunard Hamilton LCB/RCB D7-Eastern New Mexico 1996 NYG 1996-1999 11-05-1974
In Memoriam
Cary Blanchard PK W-WAS 1998 NYG 1999 Born 11-05-1968 Died 09-12-2016
Bill Stribling RE D21-Mississippi 1950 NYG 1951-1953 Born 11-05-1927 Died 8-22-2006
