Real disgusted with my decision making process last week. Started the playoffs good and GB really looked sharp for me on Sat. After that just one tough loss after another. On NE in the nightcap they managed to do everything possible to not cover the number , which is UNLIKE them IMO. Terrible job picking totals and I was dead wrong with SD. Had on Dallas -4 1st H and the amazing Cowboys allowed a TD with 53 seconds left. I know I got lucky when the INT was dropped but that sort if soldified my feeling that it would cash. Anyway moving ON....
NYG @ Green Bay :
Being a NY'er obviously I am proud of the effort put forth in Dallas. If you go back and look at the game though NY really seemed to get every break and have the bounces go there way. Toomer breaking free for the 52 yd TD in the 1st quarter , stupid penalty by Dallas tacking on 15 yds for the 2nd TD drive. First drive after the HALF again Dallas is grinding NY down the field and committs a penalty on 3rd and 7( also believe there was a dropped pass in the end zone). Which they settled for 3 points. There was the holding penalty on 2nd down that really fucked Dal field position wise and led to a punt inside DAL 20 which McQuarters returned back into Dal territory setting up a short field. Which NYG used for the go ahead TD. There was the Crayton drop and Still Dallas had the ball inside the NYG 25 with enough time but couldnt make a play.
The Giant defense made some nice adjustments in the 2nd Half. I think TO didnt have the explosiveness and the passing game wasnt exactly a threat especially to stretch the field. Romo might have reinjured his hand as well. I think DAL shows some Mental weakness for the second year in arow in close games .
When the season ended I suspected that NE game would be a springboard to better play and improved confidence. So far it has been NY has done well in simply not beating themselves and only creating positive momentum . Overcoming a rash of injuries.
This is about as tough as situation as one could expect. Playing there 5th in 7 weeks away while trying to win for the 3rd time on the road in the playoffs. Not to mention they finished up with NE and a hrad fought battle where GB rested most of its starters then had a bye. GB comes in much fresher. Worse is the weather situation which is a CLEAR edge to GB.
Remember the BULK of NY's passing output came out the Toomer 52 yder where he shed two defenders. They allowed 10 of16 on 3rd down and allowed 100 more yards then they accumulated. Plax has been Non-existant in the playoffs and you wonder how the cold and weather will effect his ankle. So far 4 /38 and 1/5 in the 2 games. Tommer has really stepped up his play. One thing I think could be HUGE is the GIANTS have so many drop sthis year and I cant imagine that in wind and frezing cold there HANDS will magically become better. Anyone have there drops stats?? GB playing in those conditions just last week are a huge plus. In watching GB while Grant had 2 fumbles I really dont see them as a team who will beat themselves and maybe there was some rust , some nerves and some new conditions to adjust to last week. After that hiccup they steam rolled SEATTLE.
I think beating DALLAS was such a huge Mouse of there back and one could argue that was there Championship game cause they left it on all the field that day.
Jacobs has not run that well and it wont get easier here. 13/34 and 14/54 carries with a LONG of 10 yards. Now his size might be a PLUS here but if he gets his legs under him it will be a disadvantage IMO. As well he has run his numbers ve the better defenses are less then impressive.
NY has enjoyed great success on the ROAD but mostly versus bad teams or squeaking victories against the solid ones. One things for sure is the OFFENSE has not put up impressive numbers and only the Bills game since the OPENER went over. On the season 15 ppg allowed , less then 300yds of offense , 3.2 YPC and 6.2 YPA . The ONLY game GB didnt cover was the loss to CHI at home. You have to think SEA and NYg are fairly equal teams and well SE got disposed off just like every other team who came to GB recently. This defense is NO JOKE and Bigby looked like a man on a mission last week.
Early on GB had a huge 2nd Half and won @ the Meadowlands but as I said with Ryan Grant this GB team is much better and complete. GB wont beat themselves like Dallas did.
I think GB again wins by DOUBLE DIGITS as painful as it might be for me. With the total NYG trends UNDER away and that would be lean but depending on how the weather shakes out. Already played some GB -6.5 -125 earlier this week looking to see what happend with the line tmrw.
Thoughts on GB and NYG?? :cheers:
NYG @ Green Bay :
Being a NY'er obviously I am proud of the effort put forth in Dallas. If you go back and look at the game though NY really seemed to get every break and have the bounces go there way. Toomer breaking free for the 52 yd TD in the 1st quarter , stupid penalty by Dallas tacking on 15 yds for the 2nd TD drive. First drive after the HALF again Dallas is grinding NY down the field and committs a penalty on 3rd and 7( also believe there was a dropped pass in the end zone). Which they settled for 3 points. There was the holding penalty on 2nd down that really fucked Dal field position wise and led to a punt inside DAL 20 which McQuarters returned back into Dal territory setting up a short field. Which NYG used for the go ahead TD. There was the Crayton drop and Still Dallas had the ball inside the NYG 25 with enough time but couldnt make a play.
The Giant defense made some nice adjustments in the 2nd Half. I think TO didnt have the explosiveness and the passing game wasnt exactly a threat especially to stretch the field. Romo might have reinjured his hand as well. I think DAL shows some Mental weakness for the second year in arow in close games .
When the season ended I suspected that NE game would be a springboard to better play and improved confidence. So far it has been NY has done well in simply not beating themselves and only creating positive momentum . Overcoming a rash of injuries.
This is about as tough as situation as one could expect. Playing there 5th in 7 weeks away while trying to win for the 3rd time on the road in the playoffs. Not to mention they finished up with NE and a hrad fought battle where GB rested most of its starters then had a bye. GB comes in much fresher. Worse is the weather situation which is a CLEAR edge to GB.
Remember the BULK of NY's passing output came out the Toomer 52 yder where he shed two defenders. They allowed 10 of16 on 3rd down and allowed 100 more yards then they accumulated. Plax has been Non-existant in the playoffs and you wonder how the cold and weather will effect his ankle. So far 4 /38 and 1/5 in the 2 games. Tommer has really stepped up his play. One thing I think could be HUGE is the GIANTS have so many drop sthis year and I cant imagine that in wind and frezing cold there HANDS will magically become better. Anyone have there drops stats?? GB playing in those conditions just last week are a huge plus. In watching GB while Grant had 2 fumbles I really dont see them as a team who will beat themselves and maybe there was some rust , some nerves and some new conditions to adjust to last week. After that hiccup they steam rolled SEATTLE.
I think beating DALLAS was such a huge Mouse of there back and one could argue that was there Championship game cause they left it on all the field that day.
Jacobs has not run that well and it wont get easier here. 13/34 and 14/54 carries with a LONG of 10 yards. Now his size might be a PLUS here but if he gets his legs under him it will be a disadvantage IMO. As well he has run his numbers ve the better defenses are less then impressive.
NY has enjoyed great success on the ROAD but mostly versus bad teams or squeaking victories against the solid ones. One things for sure is the OFFENSE has not put up impressive numbers and only the Bills game since the OPENER went over. On the season 15 ppg allowed , less then 300yds of offense , 3.2 YPC and 6.2 YPA . The ONLY game GB didnt cover was the loss to CHI at home. You have to think SEA and NYg are fairly equal teams and well SE got disposed off just like every other team who came to GB recently. This defense is NO JOKE and Bigby looked like a man on a mission last week.
Early on GB had a huge 2nd Half and won @ the Meadowlands but as I said with Ryan Grant this GB team is much better and complete. GB wont beat themselves like Dallas did.
I think GB again wins by DOUBLE DIGITS as painful as it might be for me. With the total NYG trends UNDER away and that would be lean but depending on how the weather shakes out. Already played some GB -6.5 -125 earlier this week looking to see what happend with the line tmrw.
Thoughts on GB and NYG?? :cheers:
ont see NY as better then SEA and think anything less then -9.5 is value for GB...
