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Eric from BBI : Admin : 1/15/2023 7:50 pm
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Beautiful game today.  
St. Jimmy : 1/15/2023 9:19 pm : link
Amazing job by the coaches. They were playing NFL Playoff football out there. Exchanging TDs. Beautiful job. Loved seeing Jones out there. Guy looked great. Same with Saquon.
What a game  
NYG123 : 1/15/2023 9:23 pm : link
I was there, doesn’t mean much but I appreciate a team that puts it all on the line. Let’s go boys!!!
RE: First post season victory  
Brick72 : 1/15/2023 9:26 pm : link
In comment 15994915 truebluelarry said:
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since Super Bowl XLVI.

Is Darius Slayton allowed on the plane home though?

Yes. Because frankly we don't get the win without the positive plays he made. That drop was bad on his part, but we are not even in the game without the other plays he made.

Slayton is an all or nothing player. They'll figure out whether they want to keep him or let him go after the draft. Right now it seems his head is near what it needs to be for this run.
I agree the play calling was top notch  
Stu11 : 1/15/2023 9:29 pm : link
Loved going for it at midfield late. Great feel for the game. I get everyone wanted to run Saquon more, but the plays were there to be made vs their secondary and DJ made them.
RE: RE: RE: How'd the Giants do?  
BigBlueShock : 1/15/2023 9:30 pm : link
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They won. Mostly because of the guy you hate. I’ve been a Jones critic as well but I should have know the second you decided he sucked and would always suck that he’s turn into a franchise QB. Hey, just like your last handle, FranchiseQB! How ironic. You think you’re a QB guru but your evaluation skills suck ass. It’s fine to criticize when appropriate, I certainly have. The difference is I’m willing to change my stance when evidence smacks me in the face. You’re too stupid to do that.

Have a great night!



Producer has 50 years of watching franchise QB's. What he has learned if lets just say perplexing. Appreciate his effort but perhaps he should stay to prop guns...which he failed at also......

Producer has 50 years of blowing smoke up peoples asses and not knowing what he’s talking about. Stupidity and stubbornness are an awful combination
2007 vibes  
bluefin : 1/15/2023 9:31 pm : link
permeating
At will get to write at least 2 playoff reviews  
Rudy5757 : 1/15/2023 9:33 pm : link
This season after never writing one for the Giants. I think he may need more than 3 studs in this writeup and leave off the duds. There were some guys that made mistakes but also came up big.

My Studs 6 studs would be

Jones
Lawrence
Hodgins
Breida
Jackson
Barkley
RE: Can we play the Vikings every week?  
BigBlueShock : 1/15/2023 9:34 pm : link
In comment 15995341 Producer said:
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You are an epic piece of shit and I for one am excited as fuck that you’re pissed off the won and Jones was a major reason why. You’re a caricature of yourself at this point. Even your old handle FranchiseQB that was spewing the same shit during the Eli years. You’re a fucking amateur, lol
What else is left to say?  
nygiants16 : 1/15/2023 9:35 pm : link
that was awesome and so much fun..

Daniel Jones is the franchise, give him the keys, give him number 1 receiver..

I am so proud to be a Giants fan right now
RE: LOL at Jason Garrett beaming about DJ  
ColHowPepper : 1/15/2023 9:36 pm : link
In comment 15995545 Anakim said:
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I mean I'm sure they had a wonderful relationship and Garrett's a nice guy, but DJ sucked under you, Jason. Daboll and Kafka are unlocking his true potential. You didn't.

Yeah, that was so weird, beaming as he said it.
RE: RE: On Vikings final play…  
Simms11 : 1/15/2023 9:38 pm : link
In comment 15995611 Leg of Theismann said:
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Possible that Cousins mis judged the LOS down marker as first down target ??? Just watched the replay. If yes then too f’kn bad !



No I doubt it. I think everyone else was covered so his thought was to get it to Hodgins on a safety and hope he could break a tackle and get the 1st. But was a little late and McKinney was there so quickly Hodgins didn’t have a chance to even make a move or turn and lower his shoulder to break the tackle.


You mean Hockenson?
The Vikes’ fans are accustomed  
bluefin : 1/15/2023 9:49 pm : link
to 11 of 11 victories in close games - the Slayton drop probably felt to them as if everything was going according to cosmic design. Possibly one of the most epic letdowns in Minny history.
RE: Can we play the Vikings every week?  
ColHowPepper : 1/15/2023 9:50 pm : link
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You are an epic piece of shit and I for one am excited as fuck that you’re pissed off the won and Jones was a major reason why. You’re a caricature of yourself at this point. Even your old handle FranchiseQB that was spewing the same shit during the Eli years. You’re a fucking amateur, lol

Exactly what I called him earlier in the season. His first post on the game thread (or maybe pre-game) was pejorative (to Jones) by implicitly contrasting him with what 'good QBs do'. He mistakes his arrogance, condescension, and superiority for deft analysis.
A few thoughts  
Matt M. : 1/15/2023 9:54 pm : link
1) I hope all the morons declaring the game over, the team an embarrassment, etc. after the opening drive, all disappear forever from BBI

2) Huge play by Flott on 3rd down; great tackle by McKinney on 4th...but not a great decision. He had no chance of making the first.

3) All season, good things have happened most of the time when Barkley and Breida are on the field at the same time.

4) Jones just got paid tonight.
RE: What if  
ArcadeSlumlord : 1/15/2023 10:02 pm : link
In comment 15995621 Jim in NH said:
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We trade Jones, Barkley, and our #1 pick for 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Chicago so we can get the franchise QB you all have been fussing about not having all year?

Will you be happy then?


leave.
RE: RE: Can we play the Vikings every week?  
Producer : 1/15/2023 10:07 pm : link
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You are an epic piece of shit and I for one am excited as fuck that you’re pissed off the won and Jones was a major reason why. You’re a caricature of yourself at this point. Even your old handle FranchiseQB that was spewing the same shit during the Eli years. You’re a fucking amateur, lol


Exactly what I called him earlier in the season. His first post on the game thread (or maybe pre-game) was pejorative (to Jones) by implicitly contrasting him with what 'good QBs do'. He mistakes his arrogance, condescension, and superiority for deft analysis.


you completely misread the "good QB's" comment. It had nothing whatsoever to do with Jones. I'm really holding back now as I don't prefer to insult people's intelligence on here. You are hypersensitive and reading anti-Jones content where there is none. The statement is exactly what I wrote. No hidden meaning. In fact, I had a post a few days ago where I praised Jones' numbers vs the blitz. So you are basically hauling off on me for no reason at all. A typical classless bully move.
RE: RE: RE: RE: How'd the Giants do?  
Producer : 1/15/2023 10:08 pm : link
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They won. Mostly because of the guy you hate. I’ve been a Jones critic as well but I should have know the second you decided he sucked and would always suck that he’s turn into a franchise QB. Hey, just like your last handle, FranchiseQB! How ironic. You think you’re a QB guru but your evaluation skills suck ass. It’s fine to criticize when appropriate, I certainly have. The difference is I’m willing to change my stance when evidence smacks me in the face. You’re too stupid to do that.

Have a great night!



Producer has 50 years of watching franchise QB's. What he has learned if lets just say perplexing. Appreciate his effort but perhaps he should stay to prop guns...which he failed at also......


Producer has 50 years of blowing smoke up peoples asses and not knowing what he’s talking about. Stupidity and stubbornness are an awful combination


Sure.. I'm a complete loser for having an opinion you don't like. Can you move on from harassing me now?
RE: The Vikes’ fans are accustomed  
section125 : 1/15/2023 10:09 pm : link
In comment 15995921 bluefin said:
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to 11 of 11 victories in close games - the Slayton drop probably felt to them as if everything was going according to cosmic design. Possibly one of the most epic letdowns in Minny history.


The Giants won a bunch of one score games too...law of averages.

And I think the Giants were the better team, too.
RE: I forgot what it felt  
D HOS : 1/15/2023 10:10 pm : link
In comment 15995704 sb2003 said:
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like to be excited and a bit stressed watching a Giants game. That was fucking awesome.


Me too! Games that matter! I love it...
I’m just so happy and proud and content with where this team is  
djm : 1/15/2023 10:12 pm : link
That it all.
Man, I’m still beaming a little  
jpkmets : 1/15/2023 10:26 pm : link
Tough week, lost-my brother-in-law really unexpectedly Tuesday night. Been with my sister and mom just helping sis through the shock. Finally have things ok enough to watch the game and had two close pals over. Just great to escape into a GIANTS PLAYOFF GAME was so helpful.

I loved the offensive game calling tonight. More downfield passing than at any point in the season. More Saquon as receiver and more designed runs.

Great pickup of Hodgins by Schoen in-season. Just everything coming together at the best possible time. Would love to end the Birds in that shithole on Saturday.
Wow, amazing game! Been drining for a few hours...  
sb from NYT Forum : 1/15/2023 10:35 pm : link
...and I just want to post this for the record, but DJ played a FLAWLESS game, probably the best game by a QB this weekend!

And as far as I can recall, probably a Top-3 playoff game by a Giants QB since the merger... I'd put this right behind Simms in XXI and Eli against SF in 2011(12).

Barley also was a badass.
RE: Wow, amazing game! Been drining for a few hours...  
ajr2456 : 1/15/2023 10:38 pm : link
In comment 15996150 sb from NYT Forum said:
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...and I just want to post this for the record, but DJ played a FLAWLESS game, probably the best game by a QB this weekend!

And as far as I can recall, probably a Top-3 playoff game by a Giants QB since the merger... I'd put this right behind Simms in XXI and Eli against SF in 2011(12).

Barley also was a badass.


Eli in Green Bay in 2007 is probably #2 behind Eli in San Fran
RE: Man, I’m still beaming a little  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 1/15/2023 10:51 pm : link
In comment 15996121 jpkmets said:
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Tough week, lost-my brother-in-law really unexpectedly Tuesday night. Been with my sister and mom just helping sis through the shock. Finally have things ok enough to watch the game and had two close pals over. Just great to escape into a GIANTS PLAYOFF GAME was so helpful.

I loved the offensive game calling tonight. More downfield passing than at any point in the season. More Saquon as receiver and more designed runs.

Great pickup of Hodgins by Schoen in-season. Just everything coming together at the best possible time. Would love to end the Birds in that shithole on Saturday.


Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law.
….  
ryanmkeane : 1/15/2023 11:00 pm : link
All I will say was that it was incredibly loud in that stadium today. The fact that we had a near flawless performance on offense is nothing short of incredible. I’m still buzzing from the game. Unbelievable!
RE: A few thoughts  
BillKo : 1/15/2023 11:02 pm : link
In comment 15995954 Matt M. said:
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1) I hope all the morons declaring the game over, the team an embarrassment, etc. after the opening drive, all disappear forever from BBI


Those posts were just incredulous.

Does those BBI'ers just show up on game day?
….  
ryanmkeane : 1/15/2023 11:03 pm : link
From my view of the game, nothing appeared to rattle any of the Giants players, especially Jones. Surgical all game.
RE: RE: Man, I’m still beaming a little  
Lines of Scrimmage : 1/15/2023 11:05 pm : link
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Tough week, lost-my brother-in-law really unexpectedly Tuesday night. Been with my sister and mom just helping sis through the shock. Finally have things ok enough to watch the game and had two close pals over. Just great to escape into a GIANTS PLAYOFF GAME was so helpful.

I loved the offensive game calling tonight. More downfield passing than at any point in the season. More Saquon as receiver and more designed runs.

Great pickup of Hodgins by Schoen in-season. Just everything coming together at the best possible time. Would love to end the Birds in that shithole on Saturday.



Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law.


jpk.
Never easy losing family. My best to you and the family. Reach out to site if need to vent or need some support. Glad you saw win to help.
RE: RE: Man, I’m still beaming a little  
xtian : 1/15/2023 11:13 pm : link
In comment 15996214 Eric from BBI said:
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Tough week, lost-my brother-in-law really unexpectedly Tuesday night. Been with my sister and mom just helping sis through the shock. Finally have things ok enough to watch the game and had two close pals over. Just great to escape into a GIANTS PLAYOFF GAME was so helpful.

I loved the offensive game calling tonight. More downfield passing than at any point in the season. More Saquon as receiver and more designed runs.

Great pickup of Hodgins by Schoen in-season. Just everything coming together at the best possible time. Would love to end the Birds in that shithole on Saturday.

Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law.

ditto. sorry to about your brother-in-law. my condolences.
So many great moments in the game-  
Modzelewski : 1/15/2023 11:14 pm : link
Ones that stand out to me right now.
1) Daboll going right over to Slayton and not losing his cool on him
. You could see him say “we need you, shake it off.”
2) Julian Love’s hit to knock Hockensen out of bounds in the 4th qtr.
3) Most Barkley’s runs today. He played with such angst today.
4) Jones 4th down runs. Tough as nails!
5) Many of the Hodgin’s catches, but especially tgat grab early in the game. That was a tough catch—He’s a big time gamer!
6) Golladay’s blocking (!)
7) Dexter Freaking Lawrence!
Gonna need  
bceagle05 : 1/15/2023 11:17 pm : link
that Sights & Sounds video STAT!
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McNally's_Nuts : 1/15/2023 11:21 pm : link
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They won. Mostly because of the guy you hate. I’ve been a Jones critic as well but I should have know the second you decided he sucked and would always suck that he’s turn into a franchise QB. Hey, just like your last handle, FranchiseQB! How ironic. You think you’re a QB guru but your evaluation skills suck ass. It’s fine to criticize when appropriate, I certainly have. The difference is I’m willing to change my stance when evidence smacks me in the face. You’re too stupid to do that.

Have a great night!



Producer has 50 years of watching franchise QB's. What he has learned if lets just say perplexing. Appreciate his effort but perhaps he should stay to prop guns...which he failed at also......


Producer has 50 years of blowing smoke up peoples asses and not knowing what he’s talking about. Stupidity and stubbornness are an awful combination



Sure.. I'm a complete loser for having an opinion you don't like. Can you move on from harassing me now?


What a loser
Jones was terrific and Barkley showed what he can do when he's  
GeofromNJ : 1/15/2023 11:30 pm : link
given the open field to work, but surprisingly I was impressed with the defensive game plan despite Minny's offensive showing. Martindale's objective was to stop Dalvin Cook and stop Justin Jefferson and the defense effectively did just that. Cook gained 60 yards on 15 carries and no TDs and Jefferson caught 7 passes for 47 yards and no TDs. Well done, Wink!
RE: That last play was classic Wink Martindale.  
bcinsd : 1/15/2023 11:41 pm : link
In comment 15995321 mittenedman said:
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Force the QB to throw somewhere he doesn't want to. This is a balls coaching staff.


As I remember it, Dexter collapsed the pocket and Cousins had to get rid of it. Great tackle by XM.
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speedywheels : 1/16/2023 12:06 am : link
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They won. Mostly because of the guy you hate. I’ve been a Jones critic as well but I should have know the second you decided he sucked and would always suck that he’s turn into a franchise QB. Hey, just like your last handle, FranchiseQB! How ironic. You think you’re a QB guru but your evaluation skills suck ass. It’s fine to criticize when appropriate, I certainly have. The difference is I’m willing to change my stance when evidence smacks me in the face. You’re too stupid to do that.

Have a great night!



Producer has 50 years of watching franchise QB's. What he has learned if lets just say perplexing. Appreciate his effort but perhaps he should stay to prop guns...which he failed at also......


Producer has 50 years of blowing smoke up peoples asses and not knowing what he’s talking about. Stupidity and stubbornness are an awful combination



Sure.. I'm a complete loser for having an opinion you don't like. Can you move on from harassing me now?


It’s not having an opinion that no one likes: it’s one that has been prove completely wrong. And yet you’re still enough of an asshole you can’t admit it.
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eli4life : 1/16/2023 12:59 am : link
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They won. Mostly because of the guy you hate. I’ve been a Jones critic as well but I should have know the second you decided he sucked and would always suck that he’s turn into a franchise QB. Hey, just like your last handle, FranchiseQB! How ironic. You think you’re a QB guru but your evaluation skills suck ass. It’s fine to criticize when appropriate, I certainly have. The difference is I’m willing to change my stance when evidence smacks me in the face. You’re too stupid to do that.

Have a great night!



Producer has 50 years of watching franchise QB's. What he has learned if lets just say perplexing. Appreciate his effort but perhaps he should stay to prop guns...which he failed at also......


Producer has 50 years of blowing smoke up peoples asses and not knowing what he’s talking about. Stupidity and stubbornness are an awful combination



Sure.. I'm a complete loser for having an opinion you don't like. Can you move on from harassing me now?



It’s not having an opinion that no one likes: it’s one that has been prove completely wrong. And yet you’re still enough of an asshole you can’t admit it.


👏👏 spot on
RE: Man, I’m still beaming a little  
SirLoinOfBeef : 1/16/2023 1:05 am : link
In comment 15996121 jpkmets said:
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Tough week, lost-my brother-in-law really unexpectedly Tuesday night. Been with my sister and mom just helping sis through the shock. Finally have things ok enough to watch the game and had two close pals over. Just great to escape into a GIANTS PLAYOFF GAME was so helpful.

I loved the offensive game calling tonight. More downfield passing than at any point in the season. More Saquon as receiver and more designed runs.

Great pickup of Hodgins by Schoen in-season. Just everything coming together at the best possible time. Would love to end the Birds in that shithole on Saturday.


My condolences to you and your family. Find solace where you can.
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Jim in Forest Hills : 1/16/2023 1:12 am : link
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They won. Mostly because of the guy you hate. I’ve been a Jones critic as well but I should have know the second you decided he sucked and would always suck that he’s turn into a franchise QB. Hey, just like your last handle, FranchiseQB! How ironic. You think you’re a QB guru but your evaluation skills suck ass. It’s fine to criticize when appropriate, I certainly have. The difference is I’m willing to change my stance when evidence smacks me in the face. You’re too stupid to do that.

Have a great night!



Producer has 50 years of watching franchise QB's. What he has learned if lets just say perplexing. Appreciate his effort but perhaps he should stay to prop guns...which he failed at also......


Producer has 50 years of blowing smoke up peoples asses and not knowing what he’s talking about. Stupidity and stubbornness are an awful combination



Sure.. I'm a complete loser for having an opinion you don't like. Can you move on from harassing me now?



It’s not having an opinion that no one likes: it’s one that has been prove completely wrong. And yet you’re still enough of an asshole you can’t admit it.


Enough, leave him alone, the fact that he can’t enjoy this victory is punishment enough. Dude just shits on his own team, let him.
RE: Daboll  
santacruzom : 1/16/2023 1:47 am : link
In comment 15995043 ThisIsMyBBIname said:
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Deserves a statue already.

What a contrast between him and McDaniels today.

And Staley yesterday.

We not only finally have an exciting young coach but we may also have the best of the recent bunch


I don't think I'd take any coach over Daboll right now and what a great place that is to be in, but why shit on McDaniel? He got the Dolphins to within 3 points of the Bills, on the road, with a third string QB!
Love it  
BleedBlue : 1/16/2023 2:44 am : link
I’ve had a rough couple years as many here know and I am emotional after this one!

Feels so good to have a competitive team back. So happy for Dabes and jones especially. All he has faced and he showed up in a big game. Proud of the boys! Keep it rolling and if not? We have a tremendous amount to build off of and a very exciting future.

Go Blue!
RE: Wow  
Leg of Theismann : 1/16/2023 3:45 am : link
In comment 15995747 JB_in_DC said:
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I apologize to my neighbors for all the yelling, it’s been a while and I’m out of playoff practice.

Luckily, I can’t say the same about the giants. Jones and the boys were ready for this game. always special to win playoff games on the road - giants fans are honestly a little spoiled in this regard!

We’ve got our Head Coach, we’ve got a Quarterback who can raise his game and win road playoff games.

Let’s enjoy this and keep it going!


LOL. I have to apologize to my neighbors as well. Every Giants touchdown I screamed a different order of the words: “fucking,” “giants,” and “touchdown.”

“Fucking TOUCHDOWN Giants!”
“Touchdown fucking GIANTS!”
“Giants FUCKING TOUCHDOWN.”
“Fucking TOUCHDOWN fucking GIANTS.”

I think that was all 4 of them lmao.
Oh one of them may have been  
Leg of Theismann : 1/16/2023 3:47 am : link
“FUCKING GIANTS TOUCHDOWN!!” I think lol
big congrats :-)  
federer70 : 1/16/2023 4:30 am : link
go big blue! Definitely Jones is getting paid now - "show me the money" :-). probably the best game i ever missed :-) (was busy with family all afternoon, but trying to keep tabs a little via the smartphone). all house money now, but obviously good to be greedy especially with our recent track record of sb or bust in the first round :-). I think if we can force a turnover or two, play a bit better d, and sustain drives on third down, we got a sold shot.
RE: I guess we needed the Joe Judge debacle  
short lease : 1/16/2023 7:13 am : link
In comment 15994921 shockeyisthebest8056 said:
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to get the Brian Daboll Era.


What a GREAT FUCKING coach.


We’re blessed Giants fans.


+1

We are finally in great hands again with Daboll and Schoen. I haven't felt this good about management since since Tom Coughlin/Ernie Accorsi(imo).
Holy shit guys  
Mayo2JZ : 1/16/2023 8:38 am : link
what’s all the arguing about? Everyone should be elated. Just enjoy this win and try to be happy
RE: A few thoughts  
Gruber : 1/16/2023 8:57 am : link
In comment 15995954 Matt M. said:
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1) I hope all the morons declaring the game over, the team an embarrassment, etc. after the opening drive, all disappear forever from BBI.


There was a lot of panicking on the game thread, but then there usually is.
Fun fact that our offense gets Criticized for points  
Carl in CT : 1/16/2023 9:12 am : link
All the time. Bills had 16 possessions yesterday. Giants had 9 (including end of game and end of half). Really 7 possessions to score. Of course you won’t score crazy points with that king of reduction in possessions.
A game for the ages...  
The Mike : 1/16/2023 9:17 am : link
First, congratulations to the Maras. This team and franchise are finally back to their proper place in the universe. Amazing how one seemingly small misstep in this sport, the belief that "basketball on grass" was the destiny for this team and Ben McAdoo its proper and fitting deliverer, could result in a decade of disaster.

But that decade is now over. Why? Because John Mara finally got it right and begot Joe Schoen. And Joe Schoen begot Brian Daboll. And Brian Daboll is now rightfully the proper successor to Tom Coughlin in the leadership lineage that began with Parcells, Reeves and Fassel. I had thought from the beginning of the season that the best 2022 could be for this franchise was similar to 1983 in the first year of the Parcells transformation. But now I am convinced that it is better thought of as 1984, a full year ahead of where I thought we could be. And while the game script and context are very different, yesterday's win for me was reminiscent of the 1984 playoff win over the Rams.

But yesterday's game was a far superior performance to that 1984 game. The game plan and execution were nearly flawless. Aside from the Bellinger penalty, the Slayton drop and the silly flea flickers, it was as a mistake free of a game I have ever witnessed by this team. Yes, the defense was not as stout as I had hoped, but the Vikings are one hell of an offense and it was in their building. Wink and the team, especially Sexy Dexy, did what it had to do to win. And for crying out loud, why did the Lions trade Hockenson to the Vikings for such a bargain? One of the dumbest trades in NFL history considering the timing and the trading partner. And why didn't the Giants get in on that!

As for the offense, DJ had his best game as a Giant. It reminded me of the Simms performance in Super Bowl XXI in its flawlessness. Is DJ an elite quarterback now? Who cares. In a Daboll/Kafka world, he is valuable. More valuable than I would have ever imagined even six months ago. They can win a Super Bowl with DJ and that is really all that matters. So there should be no doubt that DJ will be back with this team next year. I am still not sure they will come to terms on a multi-year contract, but there is no way they let him out the door. In my mind, his floor yesterday went from the non-exclusive franchise tag to the exclusive franchise tag, which I think is the most likely outcome. Well earned and well deserved.

Barkley proved that he is more than just a running back. He is the heart of this team. The entire Vikings defense was schemed to stop him yesterday, which is what made DJ's performance so critical. But Barkley still had two touchdowns - one highlighting his superior acceleration and speed, and one highlighting his brute force. I will not soon forget the way he carried Tomlinson into the end zone for the go ahead score. Yes his injury history is a real concern, but they will simply have to find a way to keep him.

And now onto Philadelphia. First this talk of house money ends here and now. The Giants are a well coached solid team now that should be competitive with any team in the league. Will this be 1984 at San Francisco or 2007 against Dallas? I was at the 10/27/2013 game at the Linc, which was remarkably the last time the Giants beat the Eagles there. It is a very tough place to play - perhaps the toughest for away teams in the NFC. So my head says 1984. But my heart is screaming loudly that it could be 2007.

Either way, there is joy again in East Rutherford. Let's go Giants!
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thefan : 1/16/2023 9:21 am : link
following the Giants again (2004). This is the most intense wildcard game hands down. I think it came close to matching the win over Dallas in 2007/2008. Doesn't quite get there because that was a Divisional round game against a rival, but the fact that it was close in intensity. Man. I hadn't actually sat on the floor like that to control myself in well over a decade. What a fucking rush that game was.

Coffee tastes pretty fucking good today.
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jpkmets : 1/16/2023 11:24 am : link
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Tough week, lost-my brother-in-law really unexpectedly Tuesday night. Been with my sister and mom just helping sis through the shock. Finally have things ok enough to watch the game and had two close pals over. Just great to escape into a GIANTS PLAYOFF GAME was so helpful.

I loved the offensive game calling tonight. More downfield passing than at any point in the season. More Saquon as receiver and more designed runs.

Great pickup of Hodgins by Schoen in-season. Just everything coming together at the best possible time. Would love to end the Birds in that shithole on Saturday.



Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law.



jpk.
Never easy losing family. My best to you and the family. Reach out to site if need to vent or need some support. Glad you saw win to help.


Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. It was such a shock for her. You guys are such a help just having a place to discuss something totally different. I really appreciate the BBI fam.
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