Week 11: Giants vs Packers

The Giants are officially on fire after that win against the Packers. Yes, I know that Aaron Rodgers was on the sidelines looking like a serial killer/pedophile, but it’s still a good team. Alright, a decent team. Regardless it was good team effort and the Giants are still alive in this junk heap of a division.

The Giants, so hot right now. Giants.

First Quarter:
The Giants and Packers exchanged punts to start the game, but on the Giants second possession, Eli connected with Rueben Randle on a twenty-six yard pass.
In response to that touchdown, the Packers ended up going three and out and punting back to the G-Men.
The Giants run eight plays, including a fourth and one conversion with the help of Brandon Jacobs, to end the first quarter.
Score: Giants 7 - Packers 0

Second Quarter:
The Giants continued their drive from the end of the first quarter but settled for a field goal.
Green Bay kicked a field goal as well on their next drive.
When Big Blue got the ball back, it looked like they were putting together another long scoring drive. They even got another fourth and one conversion from Jacobs. However, on a third and long at Green Bay’s fifteen yard line, Manning and receiver Louis Murphy weren’t on the same page and Eli was picked off. Murphy was wide open, and standing still so the ball was thrown to him. Unfortunately, as soon as Eli was throwing the ball, Murphy breaks to the inside and Packers’ cornerback Tramon Williams was there to capitalize on the miscommunication. That pick was easier than finding Ridiculousness or Guy Code on MTV.

It's like America's Funniest Videos, but only it's viral videos and the hosts are annoying.

The Packers couldn’t capitalize on the turnover and punt the ball away.
The G-Men also punted the ball away.
To end the half, Packers’ kicker Mason Crosby boots a fifty-seven yard field goal. That’s a crazy long field goal. Especially in the windy MetLife Stadium.
Score : Giants 10 - Packers 6

Third Quarter:
The second half began with a Packers’ possession. Jon Beason ended the drive abruptly when he picked off Packers’ replacement quarterback Scott Tolzien.
The Giants get three points from that turnover.
Green Bay’s following possession stalled and they elected to punt on a fourth and twelve. However, Louis Murphy, yes the same Murphy that ran from the ball, ran into the Packers’ punter and which was a five yard penalty. Now they Pack is looking at a fourth and seven. They lined up in the punt formation but they tried some shenanigans and run a fake punt running play. Thankfully, Spencer Paysinger sniffed it out and prevented the Packers from getting a first down.
After that turnover on downs, the Giants drove downfield and finished off the drive with a one yard touchdown run by Brandon Jacobs.
The Packers ran one play to finish the quarter.
Score: Giants 20 - Packers 6

Fourth Quarter:
To start off the fourth quarter, the Packers make some big plays, including a fifty-two yard pass from Tolzien to Jarrett Boykin. This drive ended with a beastly run by Eddie Lacy.

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The Giants settled for a punt on their next drive.
So while in the huddle, before the Packers following drive, JPP told his teammates that he was going to pick off Tolzien on the next play. And what happened? The Haitian of Domination, with his near Simon Phoenix hair, not only picked off Tolzien, but he took it to the house to hammer down the final nail in the game’s coffin.
After a Packers’ punt, a Giants’ punt, an Antrel Rolle interception, a Giants’ punt, and a Packers’ possession that goes nowhere, the Giants walk off the field with their fourth win in a row.
Final Score: Giants 27 - Packers 13

This was the most complete game the Giants have played this year. The defense was solid as usual. The offense looked sharper. And the special teams didn’t play like a bunch of drunk, one-legged monkeys. It was a solid effort on all three phases of the game.

The games are only going to get more important as Dallas comes into town. You know that the Giants really need this one. Both in the standings and for revenge purposes.

So what have I learned?

It was nice to see the Haitian of Domination playing at a high level again. If he can keep up this level of play, the already stout defense will become so much better.

It’s crazy that the defense is keeping the Giants relevant. In August, I thought for sure it would be the offense that made the team run.

It’s also encouraging that the Giants’ offense is running more smoothly. They still need some work, but it’s good to see. I think the return of Andre Brown is the reason for Big Blue’s turnaround. Even though every time I see him get tackled I’m worried that he’s going to shatter like a frozen T-1000.

Andre Brown looked fine, until his entire body broke off into a million pieces.

This next game is a must win for the Giants. If they don’t beat Romosexual and the Cowboys, it could very well mean the end of the season for the G-Men. But if they win, it’s another step toward the playoffs in this crazy season.