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     So, we won't spend too much time on yesterday's dominating win.  Really all you need to know is the GIANTS held the ball for 21 minutes of the final 23 minutes of the game.  5 wins in a row, top of the division and tied for the conference lead with 6 wins.  Adam Koets did hurt his knee yesterday, and with Shaun O'Hara already missing games with injuries, this will become the conversation for the second half of the season.  But, again let's give Jerry Reese some credit.  The pick-up of Shaun Andrews, and the depth that has been developed on the offensive line will keep them from being de-railed as they were last year.  Look for Will Beatty and Kevin Boothe to return in the next few weeks to sure up the line.  The starters will probably be Andrews at LT, Diehl at LG, Seubert at Center, followed by Snee and McKenzie.  This actually might be their strongest combination, but no matter which way they go, the O-Line is still strong and in good hands.
      The Giants had one turnover yesterday, 5 penalties, and a time of possession of over 42 minutes while scoring 41 points for the second week in a row.  That is an offense that is in total control.

The G-Men play 5 division games in their final 8 games. The Eagles, who are one game back of the Giants do the same.  Washington, who is two back, play 4 division games.  With 6 wins, the Giants will still need to win 5-6 more games to win this division.  I believe the Redskins are only capable of winning a maximum of 9 games, but the Eagles with Mike Vick will be competition.  The Eagles have an awful offensive line, but with Vick at QB it really makes it tough to do what we do best...rush the passer.  The Giants will be able to shut down the Eagles run, and be disciplined enough to hold DeSean Jackson from making huge plays against them, however it is a different opponent from any other they play.  The Eagles also have no problem coming to New York and playing in the wind or the rain.  The two games remaining with the Eagles will most likely decide this divisional race.

Eagles remaining games: @Redskins, Giants, @Bears, Texans, @Cowboys,@ Giants, Vikings, Cowboys.
Giants remaining games: Cowboys,@Eagles, Jacksonville, Washington, @Vikings, Eagles,@Green Bay, @Washington

Much of this race will depend on how other teams are finishing the season..Will Minnesota stil be fighting for a playoff spot? Will Washington and the Cowboys be competitive in the final week? It will be a very competitive end to the season, but the Giants can control their destiny by beating the teams head to head.  You can't win much in October, but you can put yourself in position to not have to rely on  others to make the playoffs.

Cowboy week this week with a new head coach in Dallas.

Preview Friday

Enjoy!