Unfortunately the GIANTS are in a bit of a slump. It was even stated that the energy level was missing this week during the game Sunday night. The kicking and return game created no spark, the offense certainly left the crowd quiet and dissatisfied. The defense played well, but were left to pick up the pieces of the failings of the other two units. The team has not played like a team the past few weeks.
I have tried to not make the next point I am about to make until later in the season, and I was hoping that I could go the season without pointing to it, but alas the time has come. The GIANTS will finish the season with ten wins. That was my original position. If that is true, then after starting 5-0, the team will be 5-6 in it's last 11 games. Not a pretty way to paint the picture, but a pretty picture it will be when it is finished.
Think of the competition that remains starting with this weeks opponent: Philly twice, San Diego, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Washington, Carolina, and Minnesota. Philly is still unproven and missing some key elements, but you can't count on beating them twice. A poorly coached San Diego team in New Jersey should yield a win. Atlanta is a very good team, but seem to still be inconsistent. Denver in Denver on Thanksgiving night will be no easy task. Washington and Carolina are walk overs, and the hope is that you don;t have to beat Minnesota in the dome on the road the last day of the season.
The GIANTS have their work cut out for them, but thank goodness they started as strong as they did, because the road ahead is intriguing. Hopefully they can get to full strength in the next three weeks, that should give them a much needed lift.
Philly preview on Friday
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