Giants vs. Redskins Live Game Grades and Analysis for Washington

Giants vs. Redskins Live Game

 

Three weeks ago, this week's Monday Night Football matchup would have meant very little. But given the current situation, Monday night's game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins has major playoff implications.

These two division rivals meet for the second time this season since Week 7. Their last contest was an entertaining one that ended with the Giants defending home field 27-23. If the Redskins can even the score and defend FedEx Field, they will have positioned themselves for a shot at the playoffs with games remaining against Baltimore, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Dallas.

Kickoff is set for 8:30pm.

Pregame Analysis

Over the past two weeks against division opponents Philadelphia and Dallas, rookie QB Robert Griffin III has put his brilliance on display to the tune of 504 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception.

Redskins fans hope that stellar play continues.

For Griffin, it's not the Giants passing defense that's intimidating—New York is allowing over 250 passing yards per game. Instead, Griffin will need to keep his head on a swivel against a stout pass-rushing squad that ranks fifth in the league with 30 sacks on the year.

With Pierre Garcon expected to play, Griffin should have his best possible arsenal on the field. Josh Morgan should get plenty of looks underneath and Aldrick Robinson can work with Garcon to stretch the field.

Going against a Giants team that hangs their hat on rushing the passer, the Redskins offensive line will need to take a huge step forwards in pass protection for this game.

As important as it is to establish the running game and pound Alfred Morris early, the Redskins need the passing game, and Robert Griffin III, in turn, needs his chance to throw without running for his life. If right tackle Tyler Polumbus was ever going to surprise us this season with reliable pass blocking, Monday night would be an ideal time.

Morris rushed for 120 yards against the Giants earlier this season, so the Redskins can attack the ground with confidence. A bonus in this game, however, could be wide receiver Pierre Garcon and his surprising explosiveness since returning to action. Even if Garcon doesn't haul in big catches, the Giants will be forced to respect his speed and the running game will benefit.

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Giants vs. Redskins Live Game

Packers vs Giants 2012

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Expect a close game with the Green Bay Packers winning 51% of simulations, and the New York Giants 49% of simulations. In close games, turnover margin is especially important. The Green Bay Packers commit fewer turnovers in 51% of simulations and they go on to win 72% when they take care of the ball.

The New York Giants wins 72% of the simulations in which they commit fewer turnovers. Aaron Rodgers is averaging 297 passing yards per sim. If he can have a great game with better than average passing yards and at least a 2 to 1 TD to INT ratio (40% chance) then he helps his team win 59%. Eli Manning is averaging 273 passing yards per sim. If he can have a great game with better than average passing yards and at least a 2 to 1 TD to INT ratio (32% chance) then he helps his team win 56%.

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New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers Preview

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Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers continues to throw touchdowns at a prolific rate, even though no quarterback has been sacked more.

The New York Giants, meanwhile, are hopeful that Eli Manning's recent track record after bye weeks can help him avoid a career-worst fourth straight game without a TD pass.

The injury-plagued Packers are seeking a sixth straight victory Sunday night when they visit the Giants in a matchup of division leaders who have won the last two Super Bowls.

Green Bay (7-3) has used this streak to tie Chicago for first in the NFC North while New York (6-4) leads the East despite losing its last two games.

"Both teams this weekend, the last two Super Bowl winners, play," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said. "Each is in the lead in their division. So it's got a tremendous and exciting format."

These teams last met in the divisional playoffs last season when Manning threw for 330 yards and three scores to lead New York to a 37-20 upset of the 15-1 Packers, who beat the Giants 38-35 in the regular season.

"I think you learn that it's all about playing the right way at the right time and we didn't play our best football and they did," Rodgers said. "They were the better team and they won, and that's why they moved on."

Rodgers has thrown 27 touchdowns to just six interceptions despite being sacked 32 times. He proved himself in the clutch yet again last Sunday with a 22-yard TD pass to Randall Cobb with 1:55 left for the go-ahead score in a 24-20 victory at Detroit.

The reigning league MVP leads the NFL with a 107.3 passer rating.

"I feel Aaron is having a very good season," coach Mike McCarthy said. "He's what makes us go on offense."

Manning, meanwhile, is enduring his worst touchdown pass drought since Nov. 28-Dec. 12, 2004, in his rookie season. He has denied reports of a tired arm.

The Giants had last week off and now look to win their fifth straight post-bye contest. Manning has thrown for 1,290 yards, 10 touchdowns and one interception with a 68.1 completion percentage over his previous four games after the bye.

"I think you just try and get rest and come back fresh," Manning said. "Obviously, I think having a week off just to get your mind off of football a little bit, then you come back and you're just excited, re-energized, have a great week of preparation."

Manning is 0-3 in the regular season against the Packers, although he beat them both years in the playoffs en route to Giants' Super Bowl titles.

He will be facing a Packers defense that was forced to use six rookies at times last week due to numerous injuries. The most notable absences are Clay Matthews (hamstring) and former defensive player of the year Charles Woodson (broken collarbone).

Matthews, who did not take part in practice Wednesday, is doubtful and Woodson is out.

"They're obviously two of our best players on defense and two of the better players on our whole football team, but that's the game of football," McCarthy said. "That's why it takes a team. They're both playmakers, impact players, and it's important for us to try and create other opportunities for the other guys on our defense."

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