Sunday is Football Day.

Well, I was very busy this week, had two papers and a huge huge huge project due on Friday. So, posting activity was down. But I will try to make up for it this week.
I didn't get to post my Giants analysis but I will post some quick points here before I head out to Giants Stadium.

Keys for Giants Defense:

1-Figure out a way to confuse Redskins offensive line: The Redskins will hold 8 men in to block for Mark Brunell and send only 2 receivers out in patterns. The only way to get pressure is by causing some confusion on the line. The Giants will have to be patient and resist the temptation to blitz.
If 2 receivers go out in patterns the Giants should hold back 6 men in coverage, let the Cornerbacks cover the WRs in man coverage with Deep safety help and let the outside linebackers roam around underneath the recievers limiting the short pass. With 5 very active pass rushers I feel if the WRs are covered well enough they will get some pressure.

2-The Giants will not be able to keep Joe Gibbs from trying to run the ball, he will not abandon it. The key to holding up against a Joe Gibbs designed-offense's runs is to maintain gap coverages. There will be alot of counters and misdirections. The Giants D-Lineman have to maintain their gap responsibilities.

Keys for the Giants Offense:

1-Shock 'em: With Sean Taylor likely not playing today, and Matt Bowen basically being the least athletic member of the Redskins Defense it will become paramount for the Giants offense to get the ball to Shockey, he will have mismatches all day if the safeties are covering him. Not only that but the Redskins linebackers are not quick enough to stay with him, even if Lavar Arrington is on the field, who has the quickness, he is not good enough in coverage to stay with Shockey. If Shockey goes for over 80 yards and a TD that will go a long way in determining the outcome of this game.


2-Keep the pressure out of Eli's face: Eli has shown good movement in and out of the pocket the past two weeks. He will be able to slide around and buy himself some time, however if there is pressure coming up the middle it will be very difficult for Eli to get any clean looks at his recievers. The onus is on the guards and center today, David Diehl, Shaun O' Hara, and Chris Snee. They need to have a big game in keeping pressure away from Eli. Gregg Williams, the Redskins Defensive Coordinator, is one of the most creative defensive minds out there and he will come up with some interesting looks for the Giants offensive line. However, if Diehl, O' Hara and Snee all have good games, Eli will be able to pick apart the Redskins defense.

Ok, it is time to head out there. Post game analysis coming tomorrow.