Game preview
Giants 24, Lions 20
Here's why:
-- Osi and Justin Tuck. The Lions keep their tight ends in to block almost always, and send three or four or five wideouts on the hunt. Jon Kitna will be trying to get the ball out quickly, but he's been sacked 40 times, which says the Lions aren't very successful at getting the ball out quickly. Osi will get a lot of one-on-one time with Jeff Backus and Tuck will be on the field a lot.
-- It's a big game. For those who think Eli and the Giants aren't big-game players, what can you say about the Lions and Kitna? They haven't had a big game since 2000. I have a sneaking suspicion it'll be a lot like being indoors in Atlanta -- very pumped up to start and once the mistakes happen, very quiet.
-- Brandon Jacobs. Yes, I said this last week too, and I was sure not right about it. But if the Giants can play-action the Lions defense and hit a few big passes to get a lead, Jacobs will jam the ball down their throats. And no, I don't think he'll fumble.
But I've read over on BBI that a few fans want Ahmad Bradshaw in there more, especially to catch passes with Derrick Ward out. Ain't gonna happen -- not with Bradshaw having fumbled twice this season and having barely played on offense. Jacobs should be good for 125 yards and a score.
-- The Lions secondary. It's not good. I wouldn't get all mushy about the Giants secondary either, but the Lions won't have DE Dewayne White, it seems, so their pass rush may be a bit diminished.
So there you have it. I did have visions of Mike Furrey and Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams running free for days, but I just don't see that Kitna will get the kind of time the Giants afforded that other old QB, Favre. Romo had to produce some nifty moves to break free, moves that Kitna doesn't have.
Oh, and David -- you win the prize on the lookalikes. I bow to you, sir.
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We already know about Sam Madison... JB Smoove, aka Leon from "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is a comic genius. He also beats up skinheads/cancer patients.
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Comments (6)
Would love to see Bradshaw in there more, did he win the starting KR job back yet? Heard on Espn Fantasty start'em or sit'em, to start Giants Special Teams, found that a bit funny
Any ETA on when Smith will be back?, when did he go out week 2?
Think one possible way for Giants to utilize Moss is just sending him deep, he has good speed, could be like a Giant's Devin Hester, you know once he is in, he's doing deep.
Have a feeling that Eli will have a good game 250-300+ yards, maybe even find Burress in the endzone, have to spread the ball around, and no delay of game pentalties.
Giants 31 Lions 24
I think the Giants come away with this one late in the game.
34-20, Giants. A late fourth quarter touchdown puts the game out of reach.
Tynes goes two-for-two, again.
Arthur,
The Giants historiclly do well vrs. Mike Martz ran offenses, just look back at the rams-giants games where the giants would knock out warner viciously, and that giants team didnt have as good pass rushers as this team does.
I expect Kitna to get hit alot.
Arthur,
I hope we are both correct (then I'll have to become a prognosticator, like you I suppose).
I told my Dad earlier today:
Giants 24, Lions 20
James
I said the other day it would be 21-16, Giants. But this is the 1st trip to Ford Field for the Giants and with both teams needing a bounce-back game badly, I'm not so sure anymore. The Lions beat the Bears,Buccs,Broncos,and Vikings handedly at home. I'll be at the game and have to listen to all the cocky Lions fans talk their s**t for about 3.5 hours so that should be fun!
Just like last week, I have a very uneasy feeling about Eli screwing up against the 30th ranked pass defense(that would be too typical of Eli). So I'll say the same thing I said last week, 31-21 Lions. I hope the Giants come out in this one, but I see it being too tough in Motown. GO GIANTS
Arthur, I have been too sick since last sunday to think anything giants. this is where we get back on the horse...
I used to love BBI, it was my one-stop shopping for giants stuff. But they got stuffy and salesmanlike. MVN (G101) is where its at to link up with rabid, angry, bandwagon loving giants fans...