Giants Vs. Packers: Five Things To Watch
by Ed Valentine on Jan 13, 2012 2:17 PM EST
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PrintHere are 'Five Things To Watch' Sunday when the New York Giants face the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Divisional Round playoff game at Lambeau Field.
1. The Giants Pass Rush -- This has been talked about so much this week it is an obvious place to begin. The Giants have to get pressure on Aaron Rodgers, they simply have to make him uncomfortable, they have to force him to make quicker decisions than he wants to make. There is something else, though. We also know that Rodgers is still dangerous once he is flushed out of the pocket. The Giants linebackers and defensive backs simply have to be disciplined and not leave Rodgers and free runners to throw to in the secondary once he is out of the pocket.
2. The Giants vs. Jermichael Finley -- How to handle the Green Bay tight end seems to have been an often-asked question this week. So, it has to be on this list. Most likely, that job falls to Michael Boley.
3. David Baas vs. B.J. Raji -- Raji disrespected the Giants offensive line this week, and it is up to Baas to make him eat his words. The Giants center has had a rough first year in New York with injuries and being targeted for the less-than-stellar play of the line this season. Baas can make a lot of that criticism go away by blowing the Packers Pro Bowl nose tackle off the ball consistently on Sunday. He will have to for the Giants to run the ball.
4. The Turnover Battle -- Mostly, when you think about this you think about the Giants not turning the ball over. It goes further, though. Green Bay is +24 in takeaway/giveaway margin this season, and if the Giants can somehow force a couple of turnovers from a stingy Packers offense that could swing the game.
5. Special Teams -- I wrote this last week, but it applies again. The Packers will have the most dangerous return man on the field in Randall Cobb. The Giants are still waiting for a big return from someone, or a blocked punt or turnover -- something that changes a game's momentum. Sunday would sure be a nice time to find it.
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My Broken Record Response
So yeah, I guess I put this every week but I will keep on keepin on. Although I think the passrush will be huge in determining the outcome of the game, my key is … The Running Game!
I believe I saw a statistic the other day that said we only lost 1 game this year when we rushed for over 100 yards total rushing. That was the Packers game in which we lost on a game winning field goal drive with 58 seconds left on the clock. We need to run the ball well and, even more importantly, block for the running game well. Keeping Aaron Rodgers on the sideline in the nice brisk weather won’t make it any easier for him.
Running will be a key to success..I mentioned that also..
Long drives..and score from the red zone..Keep Rodgers off the field…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
It's the physical punishment
Our OL was built to pound other teams play worse after our boys get a chance to rough em up a bit
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
W-L record with 100 yards always misleading
A team’s record with/without 100 rushing yards could be the most misleading stat commonly cited. Teams with the lead run the ball more and are more likely to crack 100 yards than teams behind who need to throw more. ie, winning teams run, NOT running teams win.
(Which is not to contradict your overall point, that success in the running game is potentially a big key to victory for the Giants. But I caution everyone not to overweight their success last week — we can’t just ignore how the running game struggled most of the season, including against Dallas in week 17. Don’t count on their repeating their sucess v. Falcons, but if they do, that will be a huge advantage.)
I also think big plays will play a huge role.
If we can stop or limit them from getting many big plays, and make a few down field plays of our own, that will deflate the defense, and the crowd.
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by ManningHam and Cheese on Jan 13, 2012 2:26 PM EST reply actions
I mentioned earlier I don't care about blocking a punt...
I just want GB to be forced to punt ALOT !!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
by Bobbiblue on Jan 13, 2012 2:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I think we will be fine if Aaron Rodgers is forced to get off the ground a lot
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
I think we have a tough battle
Even if Rodgers doesn’t play
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 13, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Not me
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Like this?
Hulk guy = JPP
Bear = Rodgers
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That would work
Although I think Goodell might banish JPP for damaging a golden boy
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
I see it this way
Eli has to put at least 35 on the board, TDs and not FGs and control the clock with the run.
And contain GB to 28 points, no easy scores, strong pass rush.
Would also help if we got an easy TD, defensive score, special team score ,10 yard pass for a long TD.
G MEN win 35-28
by GiantFaninColorado on Jan 13, 2012 2:30 PM EST reply actions
12 FGs
Set a record
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Yepp, I think 28 is the magic number for our D
Go Giants!
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I agree.
Match there scores, touchdowns in the redzone, and forcing a turnover wont hurt!
by weejer on Jan 13, 2012 2:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We have to stop their run game first
Don’t want a replay of Payton Manning’s game from last year. We can’t get so focused on the Aaron Rodgers robot that we don’t shut the run down first. That is what we did in the first game. Can’t start thinking that they can’t or won’t run. Kansas City also concentrated on shutting down GB’s run game first also.
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 13, 2012 2:45 PM EST reply actions
Here
this will get you good and fired up
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/raji_giants_line_not_so_tough_um2pNQlgLqV7fA165qAIBL
Can you believe that Raji had the audacity to say
that Beckum is not among the best tight ends that they have faced?
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 13, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but Beckum can actually talk smack against the Pack
After the catch and run in the first game; it’s actually sort of funny.
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by GiantFanInPackerLand on Jan 13, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
I think if I were returning kicks for the Packers
I would be the most dangerous return man on the field…hardly the highest of complements, Ed. ;)
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5 things to watch
JPP’s right hand. Rodgers is going down like you now what!
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 13, 2012 3:36 PM EST reply actions
The simple truth is
if we beat GB, nothing is stopping us from going to the SB.
Get it done.
That is all.
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 13, 2012 3:43 PM EST reply actions
N.O. at home may have a say in that
by GiantFaninColorado on Jan 13, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
We do not lose Championship games
and NO will lose to the Niners
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 13, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
I'm actually pretty confident that the niners beat the saints
Go Giants!
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The blocked punt is coming...
a bunch of different guys have been coming PAINFULLY close the last couple games. IMO, the D just needs to make sure they get the chance.
Please no roughing the kicker...probably the worst penalty to get, aside from a 3rd down PI
Go Giants!
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ABSOLUTELY!!!
the running joke in my house is “Touchdown GIANTS!!!!”
“…Oh wait… there’s flag on the play”
roughing the kicker ALWAYS is a game changer, so lets hope the close blocked punts we have almost had don’t turn into one of those (please…)
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I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 13, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Giants are more this
Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants
by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 13, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
Ok which one is Eli?
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
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by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
Raji was dominated in the last game
He shouldn’t talk.
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Tom Coughlin: "Respect all. Fear none."
He's had 10 total tackles all year
I am a fan of Kevin Gilbride and I don't care what you say
by Spider Lockhart on Jan 13, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
yes he did get dominated by bass if i remember correctly, or maybe boothe, but if baas took care of ratliff then he can take care of BJ
Tony Romo, Michael Vick, and Rex Grossman are down with JPP
Die hard Giants fan since I was 4
J-E-T-S Just-End-The-Season
by JasonPierrePwned on Jan 13, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Osi
the one trick pony better pull his one trick outta the hat come sunday
You down wit JPP?
I got 99 problems but a Vick ain't one!
Osi
will get a sack….maybe a strip sack
by Cruz Control on Jan 13, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
That the trick
The strip sack
Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...
I'm down wit JPP
Yea you know me
Win Ugly.
-Eli Manning for MVP
seriously, giants need to win the turnover battle by 2+
Go Giants!
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agreed
and a defensive td would be huge. me thinks antrel rolles cashes in this week.
JPP is the kraken
I think Osi might have a monster game
I’m not a Clifton fan when he’s healthy, nows he’s gonna have JPP loosen him up for the Sultan.
It’s already a wrap… might as well not show up tomorrow.
Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.
by Eagladelphia on Sep 24, 2011 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
SEPT 25 - Giants 29 - Eagles 16
That must be a nightmare for a tackle
You start of playing against a guy who can rag-doll you, and then they bring in a guy with a lightning-quick first step who will blow by you.
Go Giants!
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Finley
a major crybaby and big time FLOP artist
Ballard
just a hunch that Jake will have more catches than Finley
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Fire Gilbride
Giants / Knicks / Yankees / Rangers
Fast start Fast start Fast start!!!!
If the Giants can settle into this game and get some early points and do not let GB to score a lot early it’ll be a game and the Giants will have a shot.
My biggest fear is GB comes out like animals and jumps out 14-0 8 minutes into it like last years game. They’re a great team and they’re going to try burry us right away.
Go Blue!
Yepp
Whoever scores the first TD will have a huge advantage in this game. It always seems like the giants tense up big time and start playing shitty when they have an early deficit. And then if the Giants can grab an early lead, I have confidence that they will be able to efficiently run down the clock.
Go Giants!
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded.
when teams talk the shit about one of units
they made them eat their words (see the jets game)
"I like prime rib, and I'd love to win a Super Bowl" -Andy Reid
If BJ Raji was Wilfork or Ngata..
his opinion would matter. He’s not in that class of DT and his opinion matters just as much as mine.
The Keys to the Game
1. Score first and make Rodgers work from behind – take away PA passing
2. ST play – we’ll need that to finally come through and more importantly to stop Cobb
3. Jacobs/AB need to combine for 250 yards (we have to keep Rodgers off the field)
4. Take a penalty if needed, but knock the sh!t out of Nelson and their WR crew. Intimidation is needed
I don’t think the Packers will allow the pass rush to be a factor. Against Chicago, last game for Rodgers, they went five wide and he threw the ball on the 3rd step.
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