5 reasons Week 6 will provide a clean slate for Gmen

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Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after a failed fourth down conversion during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The offensive line deserves a clean slate after enduring much of the brunt of criticism by the New York media

Weston Richburg’s penalties that cost the Giants yardage against Washington stands out like a sore thumb. Ereck Flowers somewhat juvenile treatment of an ESPN reporter is regrettable but not the worst.

Behind the problem of an offensive line that ranks toward the bottom overall in the NFL, is the person most knowledgeable, or Eli Manning. Manning knows given his 12 years of professional experience when the blitz is coming and when to stay in the pocket to throw to Sterling Sheppard or Beckham in the backfield.

No one else on the field has as much experience as him. Next week, the offensive line will have a chance to make a new name for itself. It will be refreshing to see a rehabilitated Flowers, were he able to return on Sunday, among other position players do their job of buying time for Eli to make the most of his three person partnership of Sheppard, Cruz and Beckham.

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