Friday, November 20, 2009

Alright I guess I'll do this every Friday.. or Wednesday, since now we have Thursday night games. I will predict the outcome for all the games in the NFL. Starting with.

Lions vs Browns. I guess this is the battle of the bad teams this week. I believe Lions will win, simply because they have Calvin Johnson. I do not think anyone on the Browns can hold him. Not saying it is a blow out, low scoring game.
10-3 Lions.

Packers vs 49ers Boy isn't this a tough game. Packers win against the cowboys. I like the Packers in this match up simply because they have the momentum, they beat somebody everybody doubted them to beat. Of course the 49ers' defense destroyed the Bears offense Thursday. I'm not buying the 49ers' offense.
Packers win 17-10

Steelers vs Chiefs Easy pick here, the Chiefs are not as good as the Steelers in any way. I'm going with the blow out 35-10 Like above.
Steelers win 35-10.

Vikings vs Seahawks. I guess another easy pick game. Vikings will dominate the steelers in every way. Running game, passing game, defense.
42-7 Vikings.

Giants vs Falcons Everybody knows who I will pick. But with good reason, the Falcons are without star running back Michael Turner. And backup running back Jerious Norwood also is most likely out. So they need they are without there top two running backs. And Matt Ryan has not been the Matt Ryan of last year. Giants win 28-14

Saints vs Buccaneers
Another easy pick, we all now Saints will win. Saints offense is really unstoppable. But Saints are shaky these last couple of weeks.
Saints win 31-10.

Jaguars vs Bills
I don't think any defense can hold Maurice Jones Drew.
Jags win 28-14.

Colts vs Ravens
I don't think the ravens will be able to cover the Colts Wide Receivers. Colts defense can hold Ray Rice and Flaco.
Colts win 42-17

Cardinals vs Rams
To many easy picks this week. The Cardinals like (almost) every team will be the Rams.
Cardinals win 35-7

Chargers vs Broncos
I like the Charges in this one. The Broncos looked like they collapsed losing 3 straight! While the Chargers are turned on winning 4 straight!
Chargers win 27-10

Bengals vs Raiders
Wow.. to much easy picks. The Bengals I believe will torch the Raiders secondary. Also they will run it all over them. Don't even get me started on the Bengals D. At least we get to see Gradowski! And Larry Johnson.
Bengals win 42-10

Patriots vs Jets
I am torn here, NY pride or common sense. I am a NY football team fan, and I will always choose my teams to win. Even if someone like the Jets are going up against someone like the Patriots. There is no reason why the Jets will win, just a gut feeling.
Jets win 24-17

Eagles vs Chicago
I don't want Phili to win but they will. The Eagles offense will just destroy the Bears secondary. And Cutler coming off a 5 interception performance, I don't think he'll do any better.
Eagles win 31-17

Texans vs Titans
I think the Texans can beat the Titans. I believe they will stop RB Chris Johnson and ANDRE Johnson will have the big day.
Texans win it close 24-17

***********UPSET OF THE WEEK**************
Redskins OVER Cowboys.
The REDSKINS just beat the BRONCOS. Who have been in a bit of a slump. I believe that the redskins can carry over the momentum and win. The cowboys just lost to the Packers and are feeling to confident. It is getting close to December and Tony Romo is already showing signs that he will do bad AGAIN in december.
17-7 Redskins

NOTE*** The Jets Patriots upset is not the upset of the week due to the Jets already beating the Patriots. (Yes I know the Pats DID Not have Wes Welker but a win is a win)

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Giants-Falcons Injury Report.

GIANTS
Player Injury 11/18 11/19 11/20
RB Ahmad Bradshaw Ankle/Foot DNP
CB Aaron Ross Hamstring LP

FALCONS
Player Injury 11/18 11/19 11/20
S Erik Coleman Knee DNP
WR Brian Finneran Knee DNP
RB Jerious Norwood Hip DNP
RB Michael Turner Ankle DNP
WR Roddy White Knee DNP
T Sam Baker Ankle LP

Players to Watch. Week 11- Giants.

Here are my top 10 players to watch against the falcons.

DB Aaron Ross- If he plays he could be a big factor. He might be rusty, and only play in some Nickel Forms but getting him back will be a big step foward.

QB Eli Manning- Eli Manning STILL resting a foot injury, looks like he was great against San Diego. Let's see how he plays because now he is fully rested

DT- Chris Canty- Played some downs and caused some pressure, now healthy he could be a great addition to this defensive linemen rotation.

DE Justin Tuck- Resting shoulder Injuries this week look's like he will be fully healthy. Expect him to be fully fresh and I believe he will cause pressure on the Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan.

DE Ositadinma (Osi) Umenyiora (I did spell his name right for the first time). He is the sack leader coming off knee surgery and has 3 forced fumbles. Now he is rested I think he will be a key contributer.

OLB Michael Boley- Being benched and released by the Atlanta Falcons expect Boley to play with a extra kick.

HB Brandon Jacobs- Facing a weak Run defense Jacobs could finally have his breakout game, if the Giants hand him the ball.

HB Danny Ware- Could finally get over 2 carries, he will contribute well this game.

My 10th person to watch is a weird one,


DB Corey Webster
After being torched in SD look for him to have his comeback game.

I believe Ware will have a big impact,

As you know, the Giants running game has not been as effective as it was last year. That is because the loss of Tampa Bay Buccaneers HB Derrick Ward has hurt the Giants. To make up for Derrick Ward the Giants drafted HB Andre Brown, who was put on IR. We Resort to Danny Ware who I think will be a stud. He was injured with a broken elbow on the first kick return of the season. The Giants were resorting to using a two back system, which Giants are not used to. Of course we like HB Ahmad Bradshaw and how he stepped up from last year. But don't you think that HB Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw would have a little fatigue? Danny Ware is a great change up back who could catch the ball. Someone like Derrick Ward.

Danny Ware was pretty good these last two pre-seasons and I am so happy to see this guy have his chance.

http://www.nfl.com/players/dannyware...e?id=WAR350033

Aaron Ross is feeling "really good".

"
Aaron Ross jogged into the locker room, got in front of his stall and leaped into the air a couple of times. Was that his way of showing his injured hamstring is feeling much better?
“Nah,” the Giants’ cornerback said with a smile after practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday. “Just happy. Just happy.”
That’s a good sign for two reasons: Ross has struggled to keep his spirits up over the past two years, especially while going through a long, frustrating rehab since training camp, and he must be feeling good enough to be on track to play in Sunday’s game against the Falcons. If so, it would be his season debut.
But before he makes it onto the playing field, Ross must stay on the practice field.

“We’re just kind of bringing him along, giving him more opportunities and trying to take off the straps and any kind of limitations that are there,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “It’s his job to prove to us that there are no limitations.”
And why not? The last two times Ross attempted a comeback, he suffered an additional strain to his hamstring. So far, the third time has been the charm, as he’s practiced three times without aggravating the injury. And Wednesday, he was begging for more reps.
“They’re doing a great job of holding me back so I don’t hurt myself,” Ross said, adding: “Last Wednesday, I felt really rusty, Monday I felt good and (Wednesday) I felt really good.”
It remains to be seen if Ross will immediately resume his starting role, though it seems more likely he’ll be limited to the nickel and dime packages for now while Terrell Thomas remains a starter opposite Corey Webster. But for a team needing a jolt, the return of Ross and the energy he’ll bring will be welcome.
“I have about three months saved up in me,” Ross said"

Sources-http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2009/11/ny_giants_cornerback_aaron_ros_1.html

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Giants Bye Week gone, time for Falcons.

The Giants are now 5-4 losing to the Chargers in a heart breaker. But they are still 2nd in the NFC East enjoying a bye week. The Eagles lost to the Chargers and Cowboys lost to the Packers. Now the Giants are one game behind 1st place in the NFC EAST. The Giants are now going to face the Atlanta Falcons, who might be without star running back Michael Turner. Michael Turner suffered a ankle sprain against the Carolina Panthers.

If the Giants want to make the playoffs, this is a must win game in my opinion. If we beat the Falcons and the cowboys lose, who face the Washington Redskins, we could be first in the NFC East. And if the Eagles lose who face the bears we would have a good lead in the division. Anyway let's go to why I think the Giants win the game, and how they do it.

WHY
- The Giants are rested up and ready to go, while the Falcons are coming off a loss to a struggling Carolina Panthers. Of course the Panthers have been playing good as of late, a loss is a loss.

- The Giants are finally healthy getting Chris Canty (DT) Michael Boley (OLB) and Aaron Ross(DB) back on the field. Michael Boley and Chris Canty saw limited action against the chargers last week. But I expect them to have a big impact since now they are fully healthy. Aaron Ross was injured for the pre-season and the regular season, finally coming back. We'll see how much of a impact he makes. It will help I believe since the Giants passing defense is struggling.

-The Giants have momentum, seeing the Eagles and Cowboys lose the Giants now they need to take advantage of this situation. Expect the Giants to play tough.

-Michael Boley will want to make the Falcons pay for not re-signing him, and for benching him early in the season. Expect Boley to play rough and tough and have a extra kick.

HOW
-The Giants will blitz and focus on the pass game as the starting two running backs for the Falcons will MOST LIKELY be out. Expect the Giants to blitz Falcons (QB)Matt Ryan how has had a bit of a sophomore slump, and has been throwing interceptions regularly when blitzed. Maybe with Aaron Ross playing safety or moving Terrell Thomas (DB) back to a nickel cornerback the Giants can now blitz and have good pass coverage. Matt Ryan has 14 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. He has a QB Rating of 78.8.

-The Giants defense is 1st in Total Yards per game giving up 274.4 yards per game. Many people are saying that is only because the (P) Jeff Feagles has given great field position for the other teams.

-The Giants are 5th in the league in Total offense yards per game. While the Atlanta falcons defense is 25th in the league in total defense yards per game. Stats do not lie.

-The Giants are 14th in the league in passing yards per game. Eli Manning is hot (not looks), and this even better the Falcons are, 28TH!! Yes 28th in passing yards per game defense.

-Lastly for the Giants Offense Falcons Defense comparison the Giants are 7th in Rushing yards per game, but I think the Giants need to indeed run in this game and control the TOP to win.
The Falcons defense is 26th in rushing defense.
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The Giants need to run the ball, and control the time of possession on offense and have no turnovers, and on defense sack the quarterback and cause turnovers.

Thanks for reading guys so you Sunday for my recap of the Falcons game.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Taking a short break.

I will be taking a 1-2 week break from blogging. I have run into some issues.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Predictions for Season

These are my predictions for the rest of the season.

San Diego- Eli Manning will come to play against the team he did not want to play for. It will be a show down between Eli Manning and The Quarterback for the San Diego Chargers Phillip Rivers. I think the Giants win this one 24-14.

Bye week-

Atlanta- Giants win again, in a close game. I think that the Giants can contain The Cardinals RB Turner and Corey Webster could "Shut Down" WR Roddy White.
Giants win 28-14

Denver (THANKSGIVING)- This will be a rough game for the G-MEN. I would not be surprised if they lose, but as a Giants fan I believe the Giants could still win this game. I believe that the Giants will have confidence and walk into the Bronco's stadium with two straight wins on their belt and win another tough one.
24-21 the Giants win.

Dallas- With now 3 straight wins, we already beat Dallas at their stadium I think the Giants COULD win this one, once again if they win vs the Broncos the Giants could come in with even more confidence and win this rivalry game. Remember Quarterback Tony Romo is not very good in December.
Giants win this one 31-21

Philadelphia (SUNDAY NIGHT)- O boy the Eagles, let me put it this way, if all the players are not injured the Giants could win this game. If we are not I think we will lose. The game is played at the Giant's Stadium. Giants will most likely lose this game in my opinion.
35-21 Eagles win this game.

Washington (Monday Night)- I believe Giants will win this one, as the struggling Washington Redskins play the 9-4 Giants. We already won against the Washington Redskins in week one of the NFL schedule. Like I said before, I believe the Giants will win this game.
28-14 Giants win.

Carolina- Giants at the Meadowlands in this game, Carolina is struggling so the Giants could win this match up. But I am not surprised if it's going to be a close game. When the NFL schedule came out this looked like a prime time match up. Now it's looking like a win for the Giants.
35-14 Giants

Minnesota- 11-4 Giants come into the Minnesota's stadium, it will be a rough match up. I am not sure if we are going to clinch a playoff spot.If we do clinch a playoff spot Coach Tom Coughlin likes to rest his starters for the playoffs..
Giants lose 21-17

11-5 Giants With a playoff spot!
Those are my predictions, what are your predictions for this season.
Go Giants!!

Antrel Roll fined $7,500.

Remember the helmet to helmet hit on Giants TE Kevin Boss? And that the officiating crew did not call the penalty? They reviewed the play later and fined Antrel Roll $7,500 for the hit. I sure was wishing they would of called the penalty and gave us the 15 yards, which would of made a difference in that game.

"Giant" embarrasment in Philadelphia

Giants lose a game that we should of won. Not only is it a loss to the team, but a blow to the heart for true NYG fans. The Giants played an all around bad game Sunday. We lost the turnover battle, the physical battle, and most of all we lost on the scoreboard. The Giants are now on a 3 game losing streak.

The offense was playing from behind all game, that means Eli Manning has to take some chances. We were down 16-0 right before the half when Eli Manning lead a good drive and scored a Touchdown, the Giants would get the ball in the 2nd half. But, the defense let a 50+ yard TD to Desean Jackson making it 23-7. This means Eli Manning had to take a chance and it was a interception. The defense let up another touchdown 30-7. Jacobs never really got the running game going, neither did Bradshaw who had 1 touchdown. We were without Mario Manningham which I thought hurt us in the long run. But we must remember that Eli Manning's foot is still bothering him, and Passing is all about footwork.

The defense let points on the board to easy. I laughed when Weaver the FB for the eagles out ran the Safety C.C Brown. Many people are now saying C.C stands for Can't Cover. The eagles ran on us, passed on us. And did what our offense should havec done. The Eagles offense looked horrendous against the Redskins who have faster Linebackers than the Giants and a healthy secondary. Yet the Giants were horrendous against the Eagles. This game really showed how injuries hurt a team, and how you need fast players on your team. We were playing behind the whole game and I think that Tom Coughlin will fix this. But we can't blame it all on the players as Bill Sheridan has been calling Zone Blitzes when we know that our strength is man to man. C.C Brown should not be in any kind of coverage plays, only on Safety Blitzes. I think we should look for a Safety in Free Agency or start Aaron Rouse, or bring a Safety from the practice squad. I forgot his name but Tom Coughlin liked him a lot.

Later I will put up my predictions for the season. And predictions against San Diego Chargers.