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New York Giants Week 1 Analysis
« on: Aug 31st, 2003, 2:02am » |
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Week 1: Rams vs the Giants, in the Meadowlands.
Last year: Giants: Offense was ranked 6th overall
Last year: Rams: Defense was ranked 13th overall
The Giants open up this season with the bitter taste of the playoff loss to San Francisco still in their mouths. A good showing in their home opener will help erase some of that. The first string offense looked like it didn't miss a beat, and the addition of a healthy Ike Hilliard only makes them more dangerous. Unfortunately, the Rams offense looks like it is back in it's Superbowl form as well, with Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk looking real sharp. I expect a shootout in the Meadowlands.
Quarterback:
Kerry Collins led the NFC in passing yardage last year, and adding Hilliard to his already potent arsenal will create a lot of problems for opposing teams defenses. Ike should see alot of single coverage from teams #2 corner, giving Collins a nice deep threat this year. I see Kerry throwing early and often in this game.
Collins: 325 yards passing, 3 td's, 2 picks
Runingback:
Tiki Barber showed many doubters that he could handle the brunt of an entire season as a featured back on his shoulders. This year, Dorsey Levens was brought in to help take the load off a bit, since Ron Dayne is pretty much useless. Fassel, if you're reading this, please trade him...anyway, Levens may take some goaline carries away, but I wouldn't worry to much. Tiki will be fine. Throw Delvin Joyce in there now as he has won the #2 spot behind Barber.
Barber: 85 yards rushing 1 td, 45 yards receiving
Joyce:35 yards rushing, 25 yards receiving
Levens: A few goal line carries if the Giants get inside the 5
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
It may be hard this year to predict which Giants receiver will break out on a week to week basis. The Giants have three legitimate potential 1,000 yard receivers: Toomer, Hilliard and Shockey, in that order. If all three stay healthy, I think Amani and Ike can, and Jeremy could come close. And let's not forget about Shiancoe! 
Receivers:
Toomer: 115 yards, 1 td
Hilliard: 130 yards, 1 td
Carter: 20 yards
Shockey: 75 yards, 1 td
Shiancoe: 15 yards
Kicking:
Matt Bryant wins the job due to the injury to Mike Hollis.
XP: 4/4
FG: 2/3
Defense:
Against the Rams high powered offense, I'd sit the Giants D.
Final score:
Giants 34, Rams 31
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