Week 17: Giants vs Cowboys

It wasn't easy. In fact, sometimes it was downright infuriating. But despite all of that, the Giants are the NFC champions and they are going to the playoffs. All of the pre-season (and regular season) worries were washed away as quickly as Coughlin's Gatorade shower. Since it's been a few years and it feels so good to see the Giants back in the playoffs, I'd like to thank a few people. I'll try to keep it brief and avoid the "wrap-up music."

First off I'd like to thank the Ryan brothers, both Rex and Rob a.k.a Homeless Rex. I want to thank them for being loud-mouth zeppelins. I say zeppelins because they are full of hot air and both went down in flames this year. (See Hindenburg disaster). If it wasn't for their foolish bravado the Giants might have been packing up their lockers.

I'd also like to thank the constant "Coughlin's going to get fired" talk around the media. The team seemed to rally around their coach and essentially play for his job. (It's a good thing the players like him so much.)

Thirdly, I'd like to thank the defensive line for getting healthy and being the disruptive force that was always supposed to be. When they are on their game they improve the entire defense. Which can be seen because when the D line was at their best, the first half, the Cowboys only had 81 yards of offense. Including five punts and a missed field goal.

The receivers deserve some credit for not making any deflating drops. Whoever is in charge for the sounds at Giant game deserves an honorable mention for playing Salsa music when Cruz scores. (I start getting emotional)

And of course Eli for putting together a great season and keeping this team in the hunt when the rest of the team was falling apart. (cue orchestra music)

I know there are way more people to thank but I've run out of time. I love you all!

So what have I learned?

I learned that Giants keep on finding out what makes this team great. Playing smart, physical football seems to be the formula that works for them. It took them a while but it looks like they finally get it.
I'd like to see more of an impact with the running game. I know that Eli is dangerous when he's in the zone but a solid running game will be useful with the cold weather games coming up.
The defensive line needs to stay healthy and mean. As I said before in my Halle Berry like speech they are the catalyst for the entire defense.

So looking ahead they have a tough road ahead of them to Indianapolis. Atlanta is a tough team with a great running game. It will be interesting to see if the Giants can keep this fire going through January.

I know it's a technicality, but the Giants are undefeated this year.