Giants vs. Panthers: 'Kudos & Wet Willies' preview
by Ed Valentine on Dec 27, 2009 7:00 AM EST
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PrintToday, of course, marks the final time the New York Giants will play a regular-season game at the soon-to-be bulldozed Giants Stadium. Of more immediate concern, it is another must-win game for the Giants as they try to keep the pressure on Dallas and Green Bay in the hunt for a playoff berth.
So, let's take a look at the keys to the game in our usual 'Kudos & Wet Willies' preview style.
There will be lots of 'Kudos' Monday if ...
- The pass rush shows up again. The Giants' compiled five sacks and had a more consistent pass rush Monday against Washington than they have shown since early in the season. They have to do it again today, hopefully forcing young Carolina quarterback Matt Moore into some mistakes.
- Eli remains masterful. Manning has a 136.2 quarterback rating the past two weeks. He needs to keep playing at a high level if the Giants are going to make the playoffs.
- The B&B Backup Show continues to be a hit. That is, the 'Beatty & Boothe Show'. It looks like Will Beatty will play right tackle for Kareem McKenzie again, and Boothe will likely have to fill in at left guard for Rich Seubert. Both players did exceptionally well Monday night against Washington, and they will have to continue that fine play against the Panthers. By the way, Pro Football Focus graded Beatty as the Giants best lineman against the Redskins, with a +3.3 rating.
- The offense stays balanced. Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride has managed to achieve that the past few weeks. Carolina is 26th in the league against the run, so there should be some holes for Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. A handful of big running plays would be a huge help.
There will be lots of 'Wet Willies' Monday if ...
- Carolina runs the ball effectively. Star running back DeAngelo Williams is unlikely to play. With or without him, though, the Panthers will try to pound the football. If they can, that will slow the Giants apparently rejuvenated pass rush.
- Julius Peppers has a big day. Peppers, of course, is one of the league's premier pass rushers. Don't be suprrised, or terribly upset, if you see Kevin Boss or a running back used consistently to help slow Peppers. Gilbride hinted at that earlier in the week, and keeping Peppers away from Manning has to be the top priority for the Giants this week.
- The special teams don't hold up. Monday, for the first time in what seems like ages, there were no breakdowns on special teams. The Giants are better than the Panthers, and they can't afford to keep them in the game by gift-wrapping opportunities with bad special teams play.
- The Giants don't turn the ball over. Matt Mosley pointed out that Carolina has forced 17 fumbles this season. Again, the Giants are the better team. They can't give the Panthers extra chances.
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Agree Ed
I think the pass rush is the key, we get one we can beat anybody, we dont and we can be beat by anybody, I think the offense is on a roll and if we can get pressure on D, the Girls or the pack lose one, we can be dangerous……GO GIANTS!
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 8:13 AM EST reply actions
Jonathan Stewart's no slouch
In fact, I’ve read a few articles where they said Stewart should be starting, not Williams.
Stopping the running game will be very important
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
stewarts a beast, no doubt
but williams is the guy. we should consider ourselves lucky hes not gonna play
by GiantsReignSupreme on Dec 27, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
We need to contain Smith also..
With CW and AR doubtful, our secondary needs to step up..He is very hard to disrupt at the LOS, so it will be extremely key to cover him with a blanket…and yes, we have to have the rush we saw Monday..Those A-gap schemes worked great, hopefully continue them.
Pass rush
is key to stopping the passing game. Nobody covers that guy if the QB has all day.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 27, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
And we need to establish our own Rules and Regulations
3rd Down + Steve Smith = 1st Down
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Set the tone early
stadium should be rocking and getting a big play early would really help things along. Last week we got the ball and pounded the rock and they couldnt stop it, same happens today… Get it going early
+1
The gospel is spreading…
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 27, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
and dont forget...
someones gotta step up and make big plays.
by GiantsReignSupreme on Dec 27, 2009 10:15 AM EST reply actions
Pass rush.
Key. Yup.
Hopefully the D-Line either didn’t eat that much..or starved themselves over Christmas (unlike me…).
They need to EAT today.
"It ain't over till its over"---
3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.
"I just saw Avatar, and Sean Avery was hands down the best character!"
Ed -
I think that you meant to say that there would be lots of WWs if the Giants do turn the ball over. But I agree. Had we done better on turnovers 2 weeks ago, we’d still be talking about taking the Division.
speaking of stepping up and making big plays...
…I saw an impressive stat earlier this week. Hakeem Nicks ranks second in the league among WRs for YAC with 10.1 yards per grab. That, my friends, is the mark of a big play machine…
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 27, 2009 11:24 AM EST reply actions
I decided to wear my Super Bowl Shirt...
I am leaving my Manning Jersey in the closet..He has been playing awesome since I have kept it hung up..My SB shirt seems to work..Plus I have a penny laying in my workshop “tails-up”..I haven’t and won’t let anyone touch it…
I forsee a blow out…& a BJ 100 yd game…ahhh lower tier second 140 row 11 seat 4…bringing my mojo to the game
i dunno maybe I just like the colors
by Mr.Williams on Dec 27, 2009 11:48 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Very excited and nervous for this game
This is the test. Last game in their classic home. Playoffs still a hope. Prove it time supremo. Nay Sayers are legion (I know one intimately) Can they? Sure. WI’ll they? I sure hope so. Pass rush. Will it rise, feroscious for flesh, or fall back into shot in the head zombie mode? Secondary: can they keep old steve smth in a box? Can Eli continue to lead the believers out of the wilderness? Can… Will… Hope… Dream…. Let’s go Giants.
by ZILLAG on Dec 27, 2009 11:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
the last time you openly rooted for us zilla
We lost.
by wilddre22 on Dec 27, 2009 12:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
10-0
Panthers just got the ball back in Giants territory, this is the game, they get a td, were done!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GOOOOOO GMEN, THIS IS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 1:54 PM EST reply actions
GRRRRRRRR
Aimen….stfu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 1:58 PM EST reply actions
17-0
No signs of life, Im watching alone and I need to vent, Im so pissed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 2:01 PM EST reply actions
WOW
wtf, this team sucks, who are they???? looooong season, Panthers are gonna score again, defense blows, BS better be gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 2:08 PM EST reply actions
TD 24-0
its over, we suck, happy new year all, better luck next year!!!!!!!!
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 2:10 PM EST reply actions
Heads need to roll!!
Including TC, I didnt think that before today, but this team gave up, including TC and that can never happen. Down 31 points and we keep running and huddling up? One of the worst performances in any giants game i can remember with so much on the line.
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions
Dallas
will probably lose so we get tortured for 1 more week.
by BigBlueCrew_jfl on Dec 27, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions
Just as I feared..
Our defense was horrible..An embarrassing way to close out the season and the stadium and the great ex-players that came to watch…The worst tackling I ever saw..and I have been telling you guys for weeks that Brandon Jacobs is done..He stinks..Can’t even block…Just a big mouth, hasn’t lost that talent..Nobody will ever convince me that Bradshaw with two bad feet can hit a hole and gain yards, while a healthy Jacobs can’t…I don’t want to hear anymore defense of that fool…We let a back-up QB and and a back-up running back walk all over us..BS and KB need one-way bus tickets out of town..and if TC’s loyalty stands in the way then he needs to go to the Coors-Light Commercial Ex-Coach Graveyard..
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