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Week 16 Power Rankings….What They Say

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:15:32 +0000

Amazing what a difference a week makes. In a few Power Ranking, the Giants broke into the top ten after their big victory over the Cowboys on the road, and the rest of the experts kept them close behind. But now, after a performance that can only be described as pathetic, the Giants find themselves back toward the middle of the pack. After Sunday, I have to say they deserve it.

National Football Post dropped them to 18, down from 9. Let’s see where else the Gmen fell.

The Giants Across the Board

Fox Sports: 18(12)

I said last week that the Giants were mentally tougher than the Cowboys and that is why they would win the division, but they looked emotionally drained on Sunday. Their season boils down to two games, and it starts by beating the Jets on Saturday.

My biggest concern heading into this game was that it would be a trap game, and clearly that’s exactly what happened. The Giants looked not only drained, but tired and uncaring. It’s one thing to lose a game, but it’s another one to not even try to win. And that, more than anything else, is the reason they have plummeted in this week’s rankings.

CBS Sports: 12(12)

Why can’t they figure out a way to play well against lesser teams? If they don’t make the playoffs, that will be the reason why.

My volleyball team seems to have the same problem. But we are a bunch of amateurs playing in an elementary school gym, not professionals who have earned the right to make obscene amounts of money to play a sport. Both situations are infuriating, but one is more acceptable than the other. But I will say, CBS is pretty generous keeping the Gmen at the same level as last week.

NFL Mocks: 17(8 ) (more…)

What They Say…NY Giants Week 15 Power Rankings

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:17:34 +0000

So many lead changes, big fourth quarter drives, scoring attempts in the final seconds; just another typical night when the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys face off. This time around, it was the Giants who were victorious and launched into first place in the division. And with that win came big jumps in this week’s Power Rankings.

National Football Post gave the Giants the biggest jump of the week, up from number 16 to 9. Let’s see where else the Gmen fell.

The Giants Across the Board

Fox Sports: 12(16)

The Giants showed the mental toughness I thought they would need to outlast the Cowboys on Sunday night. They still have to face the ‘Boys in another head-to-head matchup in the final week of the season, but they appear to be getting healthy at the right time. QB Eli Manning is carrying this team on offense, and he deserves to be named amongst the NFL elite.

So much of the talk this week is about Eli and the way he has carried this team. It’s completely fair, and I have maintained for several weeks now that he should be considered for the league MVP. He won’t get it thanks to Aaron Rodgers and his ridiculous season, but any success this team achieves should be credited to him, and it’s really nice to see the analysts giving him the credit he deserves.

CBS Sports: 12(17)

If they run the table, they win the NFC East. Through all their woes, their destiny is in their hands. Amazing.

It is amazing. And this division is theirs to lose, an enviable place for any team. After four straight losses and the messy ways in which they won early in the season, it’s easy to forget that, despite everything, they found ways to win. Whether they can continue this trend remains to be seen, but it’s nice to enjoy this moment for now. (more…)

What They Say…NY Giants Week 14 Power Rankings

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:05:23 +0000

There is debate about whether the Giants should view their loss to the Packers as a moral victory. But the Giants are still in the playoff hunt, and focusing on the things they did right can boost confidence, increase intensity and improve player performance, which should lead to victories against teams when it matters most. Think 2007.

Unfortunately moral victories do not register in the power rankings, with National Football Post keeping the Giants at number 16. Let’s see where else the Gmen fall.

The Giants Across the Board

Fox Sports: 16(14)

The Giants deserve some credit for taking the Packers down to the final second, but there are no moral victories when you are in the thick of a playoff battle. With two of their next four games being against the Cowboys, they still have a fair chance at winning the division.

I suppose their moral victory kept the Giants from falling further here.

CBS Sports: 17(14)

At 6-6, they know to win the division they will likely have to beat the Cowboys twice, starting this week in Dallas.

Dallas’ loss in Arizona was a big help for the Giants, but they still need to win both games to advance.

NFL Mocks: 15(16) (more…)

GIANTS Recap…What They Say…Giants Vs. Saints

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:51:38 +0000

The Giants continue their downward spiral after their worst loss this season. The Saints handled them easily on Monday night, and with the Packers coming to town this weekend, most experts see little hope for the Giants, and Tom Coughlin. National Football Post has dropped them five spots to number 16, and blame their defense for the outcome. The offense could have been better, but the defense lost this one for the team, no question.

The Giants Across the Board

Fox Sports: 14(14)

The Giants couldn’t cover any of Saints receiver on Monday night and the pass rush didn’t help them at all. This is a team that is built to pressure the quarterback, and didn’t sack Drew Brees even once. On offense, the Giants need to find a running game to complement Manning and the passing game. Brandon Jacobs doesn’t have the skill set to be the feature running back in this offense. They need Ahmad Bradshaw back in a hurry.

I like to think that having AB44 back would make a big difference for the offense, but I have very little faith in that offensive line and their ability to make lanes for any runner. True, they are good at protecting Eli, but that’s not going to be enough down the stretch.

CBS Sports: 14(12)

They were terrible against the Saints on Monday night and now have a short week to turn it around against Green Bay. The way that secondary played against Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers probably can’t wait.

Really, what quarterback would not want to face the Giants right now? Rodgers is having an incredible season, I hate to think about the numbers he could put up this weekend.

NFL Mocks: 16

This team is not that far away from being a really good team, but there are things that hold them back like their inconsistency and their inability to win late season games. They have a franchise (dare I say Elite) quarterback, talented WR, a great pass rush, and a lot of talent in the secondary (Amukamara, Rolle, Webster, Thomas, Phillips, Ross are all 1st or second round picks). What is the missing ingredient? Offensive line this year. Coaching? I’m not sure, they need to figure it out though.

It’s always the little things that separate the good from the great. Unfortunately there are a lot of little things that need to be fixed here. The worst part is not all of it is fixable, because there have been just too many injuries suffered by this team, and it feels never-ending. (more…)

What They Say…Week 12 Power Rankings

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:43:15 +0000

Not too many happy faces in Giant land this week after an abysmal loss to the dreaded Eagles. It looks as though the Power Rankings this week are reflecting the black cloud hovering over all of us right now. In weeks past a loss hadn’t, for the most part, dropped the Giants too far because they were usually close, well matched games. But dropping two in a row, and this one being as flat as it was coupled with memories of second half season collapses, the Giants took a hit.

National Football Post has dropped them five points to number 11. Let’s see how they fared across the board. (more…)