Week Five 2016: Giants at Packers

The Giants had another bad loss on Sunday night to the Green Bay Packers. This loss brings their losing streak to three games. That’s not a good thing when the rest of the division is off playing well. Big Blue needs to fix whatever is holding them back, or else the rest of the NFC East will leave them in the dust.

The Giants better turn their season around if they want to survive Fury Road.

What Went Right

The Giants’ defense got some turnovers, and the fact that it was two interceptions of Aaron Rodgers made it better. Jack Rabbit had both of those picks, which somewhat validates his expensive price tag. 

It was nice to see Odell score his first touchdown of the season and finally make up with that kickers net, but it would’ve been even better to see that in a winning effort. The touchdown itself was very impressive, as well.  

"I'm automatically attracted to beautiful nets. I just start kissing them, and when you're a star they let you do it. Grab them by the netting, you can do anything."

What Went Wrong

Both the offensive and defensive lines were abysmal.
At times, it seemed that Rodgers could have read the Song of Ice and Fire series in the backfield because of the lack of pressure he was under. He had all day for receivers to eventually get open. 
And where Rodgers could sit down to read those combined 4,500 pages, Eli Manning only had the time to read one Game of Thrones episode description on cable.
As soon as he got the ball, someone on the Packers was right in his grill. Ereck Flowers, who was only good at pushing reporters Sunday night, looked foolish by the way he let defenders run right by him.

Eli also looked bad. There were some passes that, if completed, would’ve completely changed the game. Is this just him being off, or was he rushing throws because he didn’t trust his protection? Even if that’s the case, he still has to play better.

Everyone is talking about firing McAdoodoo. They are talking about his inability to manage players. He’s only been a head coach for five games, he needs time to acclimate. Unfortunately, we have to see how he runs the Giants throughout the season. Firing coaches mid-season isn’t the Giants’ way of doing things, and neither is firing a coach only after one year. Maybe he’s unable to call the offense and keep tabs on his players, but until we know for sure, let’s cut him some slack.



On To The Next One

Their next game is at home against the Baltimore Ravens. For as banged up as the Giants are, the Ravens look to be even more injured. Five of the Ravens missed Friday’s practice. The most notable of which was Steve Smith, which is good news for a hobbled Giants’ secondary. Other players are linebackers Elvis Dumerville and C.J. Mosley, guard Marshall Yanda, and punt returner Devin Hester. It’s too bad for the Giants’ offensive line that the entire defensive front for Baltimore is out.
Can Eli and his offense step up and be as dominate as we all thought a few months ago? They're talking about a new scheme that will be fun to watch, so at the very least, the game won't be boring. 

If the Giants can capitalize on the Ravens’ injuries and play with full hearts like the Dillion Panthers in front of their home crowd, this can propel them to a win, and hopefully give them a wave of momentum that they can ride for several weeks.

Ride that radical wave all the way to the playoffs, bruh!