Week 7- Redskins @ Giants Preview
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
When: Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. ET
Watch: Fox5- WTTG
Listen: ESPN Radio SportsTalk980
Pointspread: Giants -7
Two NFC East rivals will meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Both teams are coming off impressive Week 6 wins.
The Redskins knocked off the Minnesota Vikings 38-26 behind rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III. The No. 2 overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first rookie QB to rush for at least 100 yards and two touchdowns in the Super Bowl era. With Washington clinging to a five-point lead and facing a third-and-six with less than three minutes remaining, Griffin sealed the victory with a 76-yard touchdown run.
“When Robert gets in top gear, it’s like watching a track meet,” says wide receiver Santana Moss. “And he’s not coming in second.”
New York is coming off a 26-3 victory at San Francisco. The Giants recorded at least six sacks and three interceptions while holding an opponent to three points or fewer for the first time since November 24, 1985. Safety Antrel Rolle had two interceptions for the defense and running back Ahmad Bradshaw powered the offense with 116 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Giants are now 10-0 when Bradshaw reaches the 100-yard mark.
“That was a good, tough, hard-nosed football game, like we expected it to be,” says Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. “It was a very good football game for our team. Here we go now with division games coming up a couple weeks in a row.”
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Prediction: The Redskins swept the Giants during their Super Bowl run last season, right? I see no reason that Washington cannot keep the streak alive. The Redskins continue to adjust to the loss of defensive starters Adam Carriker and Brian Orakpo. While you cannot replace such talent, the Redskins have adjusted as well as can be expected. Pierre Garcon continues to have problems getting untracked, and is listed as doubtful due to a lingering, nagging foot injury. Also not practicing on Friday were punter Sav Rocca and fullback Darrel Young, with both listed as questionable for Sunday. Cornerback Cedric Griffin was a limited participant and is also questionable. As for Fred Davis, Barry Cofield and DeAngelo Hall, the news is good as all three practiced and are probable. While I have this "feeling" that the 'Skins will pull an upset on Sunday, it won't be easy. Giants quarterback Eli Manning is playing great football and the New York defense was stifling a week ago. For Washington to win, Robert Griffin III will have to continue his magic, mixing in the ground and pound of fellow rookie Alfred Morris. Washington 27 New York 24
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The Giants
The New York Giants enter Week 7 following a 26-3 road win against the San Francisco 49ers last week. The Giants are currently 4-2 and sit in first place in the NFC East.
The reigning Super Bowl XLVI champions finished the 2011 regular season with a record of 9-7. They defeated the New England Patriots, 21-17, to earn their fourth Super Bowl title in team history.
Coming off a year in which he was named Super Bowl MVP for the second time in his career, quarterback Eli Manning leads the Giants this season having completed 143-of-225 passes for a total of 1,772 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw leads the Giants’ rushing attack this season with 449 yards and three touchdowns on 92 carries (4.9 avg.). Running back Andre Brown has added 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 38 attempts (5.2 avg.).
Wide receiver Victor Cruz, who scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XLVI, is the Giants’ leader in receptions (43), receiving yards (496) and receiving touchdowns (six). Tight end Martellus Bennett, acquired as a free agent this past offseason, has 20 receptions for 226 yards and three touchdowns in 2012.
Safety Antrel Rolle leads the Giants in tackles this season, having posted 34 stops (31 solo) through Week 6. Rolle, a two-time Pro Bowler, has added three passes defensed and two interceptions.
Linebacker Michael Boley leads the team in interceptions, having picked off three passes in addition to compiling 27 tackles (25 solo). Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul leads the Giants with 3.5 of the team’s 14 sacks this season.
Lawrence Tynes, the only NFL kicker with two postseason overtime game-winning field goals, handles the kicking duties and 17-of- 19 on field goal attempts this season. Steve Weatherford, who set a Super Bowl record with three punts downed inside the 20-yard line, is averaging 46.2 yards per punt this season.
Running back David Wilson is the team’s leading kick returner, having gained 540 yards on 19 returns (28.4 avg.). Wide receiver Rueben Randle has a team-high nine punt returns for 68 yards.
Former Giants on Redskins:
NT Barry Cofield (2006-10)
WR Coach Ike Hilliard (1997-2004 - WR)
Former Redskins on Giants:
Offensive Line Coach Pat Flaherty (2000 – TE Coach)
Defensive Line Coach Robert Nunn (2003)
Tight Ends Coach Mike Pope (1997-99)
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S Brandon Meriweather (knee) |
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DOUBTFUL |
WR Pierre Garcon (foot) |
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QUESTIONABLE |
CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring), CB David Jones (achilles), S Jordan Pugh (head), P Saverio Rocca (right knee), RB Darrel Young (hamstring) |
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PROBABLE |
DT Barry Cofield (shoulder), TE Fred Davis (knee), CB DeAngelo Hall (knee), DE Doug Worthington (calf) |
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NEW YORK GIANTS |
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DT Rocky Bernard (quadricep), S Kenny Phillips (knee), RB Da'Rel Scott (knee), LB Jacquian Williams (knee) |
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QUESTIONABLE |
LB Michael Boley (hip), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) |
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PROBABLE |
RB Andre Brown (concussion), WR Hakeem Nicks (foot, knee), CB Corey Webster (hand, hamstring) |
