If I didn't know better, I would never have guessed that Giants were injury-ravages heading into their game against the Bucs. Quite a few players were Inactive and Justin Tuck was limited but it did not matter, the Giants wanted dominate and they did just that.
Some will say that they beat a bad team. So what? Isn't that the mark of a good team? To beat teams you are supposed to beat? It is, and the Giants did not just beat the Bucs, they obliterated the Bucs.
The score may have been only 24-0, but it was a decisive 24-0. The Giants came into this game without, Domenik Hixon, Hakeem Nicks, Danny Ware, Chris Canty, Aaron Ross, Kevin Dockery, and Kenny Philips who they just lost for the season. Justin Tuck was not 100% and played only on pass-rushing downs.
It was okay, the Giants got the running game going, the run-defense was stifling and they were able to score in the Green Zone on 2 occasions. Eli Manning continues to show how good he is, Steve Smith is developing into legitimate No. 1 receiver, and the defense finally looked like the Giants defense.
With players getting healthy over the course of the next 2 weeks while the Giants schedule remains soft, this team should be a force to be reckoned with once all the hurt players get back. More on this game tomorrow along with my Week 3 Analysis/Reaction.
Cheers!
I was a bit apprehensive going into this game because the Giants occasionally have difficulty with games they are "suppose" to win. They do have a great schedule this year and it could be the makings of a Super-Bowl ring. NY will see some realy competion in week6 when they are matched up with the Saints. If Eli remains consistent through week6, I'm starting my post season tickets collection fund!
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