A weary and sluggish Giants group dominated the Vikings Monday, despite yet another two interceptions from the turnover-prone Eli Manning. Manning's passes had been oftentimes behind the receivers and his rhythm was noticeably off. However, nothing at all appears to bother him. Regardless of getting a bad night and throwing the two early INTs, Manning kept his composure and directed a lovely touchdown drive just just before half to up the bring about 14-3.

The Giants defense dominated the Vikings all evening. Whilst the focus was on Brett Favre not playing, would it have mattered? If the Giants were in a position to corral the slippery Tavaris Jackson and pound him incessantly, envision how several occasions they would have reached Favre. Jackson was forced to leave the game at the very least two times as a result of the constant barrage of Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, Jason Pierre-Paul,Denver Broncos Jersey, Chris Canty, Barry Cofield and Antrel Rolle. It was a blessing in disguise for the Serial Texter that he did not play.

Last night's game did highlight some problems with the Giants:

- Manning continues to turn the ball above and now leads the league in turnovers. This must cease correct now as the Eagles are incredibly opportunistic and Asante Samuel owns Manning.

- Kickoff and punt coverage continues to be pathetic. Tom Quinn requirements to be sitting on the hot seat as these issues have continued from final year. On kickoffs, that foolish formation they use guarantees that the returner has an further second to return the ball due to the fact all of the gamers are on the 25 once the ball is kicked. In the conventional formation, the players have their lanes and they're closer for the 30-yard line once the ball is kicked. It's mind-boggling that Tom Coughlin does not see this on the films - it really is clear as day.

- Kevin Boss has developed the Dropsies recently. He's normally sure-handed, but more than the past few weeks has dropped many balls. He demands to become a big a part of the offense and needs to catch passes in his hands.

- Where is Kenny Phillips? He hasn't made a massive perform in weeks and seems to be invisible on the area. Deon Grant is creating a lot more plays than he's. Phillips is far too talented for this to occur.

- The Giants are taking also numerous fair catches on punts. The guys blocking the gunners will not be undertaking their jobs, since the gunners appear to have down the field quite quickly. If it happened in one particular game,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, you may blame it on a punter with superb hang time. However, it's an every single week factor. Again, Quinn, do one thing!

- The Giants carry on to run that speedy pass to the broad receiver. They ran it once again last night, and once again it did not operate. It has to be ten out with the last 11 occasions this perform has not worked. Speak about going towards the effectively when (ten occasions) too typically.

On the optimistic side, kudos to Coughlin and Kevin Gilbride for winning games although half of their offense continues to be injured. The return of Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks was quite critical in spite of each getting hurt once again last night. David Diehl played a robust game against Jared Allen in spite of giving up the initial Giants sack in six weeks. Bear Pascoe continues to outperform the injured Madison Hedgecock,Cole Haan Outlet, who probably has played his final game as a Giant. Kevin Boothe, who struggled mightily in pre-season just before becoming hurt, has played quite well. Wealthy Seubert has done an excellent job switching from left guard to center. Jerry Reese picked up some broad receivers, exclusively Derek Hagan, to fill in whilst the starters healed. Eventually, Matt Dodge seems to be more comfortable and is getting his kicks off quicker, greater and deeper.

Two final notes:

1) Coughlin is usually correct in terms of his problems,Aaron Rodgers jersey, yet final evening he fumbled two of them. He challenged a run by Bradshaw on 2nd and aim on which Bradshaw obviously didn't score. Not simply was it apparent that Bradshaw didn't clear the goal line, however the selection to make use of a challenge there was questionable. The Giants probably would have scored anyway on 3rd and an inch and gone for the touchdown on 4th and an inch. They moved the ball effectively on the ground and there was no explanation to feel they wouldn't score,Cole Haan, so why use the challenge? 2nd, Jackson was obviously while in the end zone when touched from the Giants on a fumble. Why not use your last challenge there?

2) The head to head contact on Osi while in the fourth quarter was ridiculous. Osi came in almost standing straight up. I know the league desires to defend players, but Osi in no way lowered his head. No way is that a penalty.

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