Aug 3, 2014; Canton, OH, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin shakes hands with Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone following the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
New York Football Giants: WIN
After a long countdown that started over a month ago, the Hall of Fame game finally came and went; as the New York Football Giants traveled to Canton, Ohio to battle the Buffalo Bills. It was a contest that featured the commentary of NFL mainstays, Al Michaels and the polarizing (yet boring) Cris Collinsworth.
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They called every minute of the action as the Buffalo Bills jumped out the gate to a 3-0 lead. However, it was a margin that didn’t hold up as the Bills and the Giants traded the lead a couple times during this exhibition game to kick-off the NFL season.
In the end, the G-MEN won it on the performance of depth players like fourth round pick Andre Williams and waiver claim Corey Washington. Here’s their GIANT impact tonight as told by Twitter:
ICYMI: RB Andre Williams scores his first TD on a crushing 3yd run! Watch: http://t.co/0Zmtb7HROo pic.twitter.com/4qpCTCTyMm
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 4, 2014
Rookie RB Andre Williams is looking like the draft-day steal the Giants thought he was when they took him in the fourth round.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 4, 2014
And then there’s Corey’s Touchdown:
Corey Washington looking like next Single digit pre season Wide Receiver hero as Cruz once was.... #6 nice grab kid
— 💎Crypt👁Gambino🖖💎💯 (@Crypt0Gambino) August 4, 2014
NFL players can always count on “Grandma” for extra motivation:
Corey Washington said his grandma told him before camp: "I don't want to see you back home in Charleston." He's doing his best. #nyg
— Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) August 4, 2014
It may only be the preseason, but keep this GIANT thought in mind:
1-0 in the preseason might seem meaningless, but it sure as hell beats a "meaningful" 0-1 #giantschat
— GMEN HQ (@GMENHQ) August 4, 2014