Big Blue Huddle

Has Schoen fixed the Oline ?

LT - Thomas
LG - Ezuedu, McKetthan
C - Schmitz
RG - Runyan
RT - Evans, Eluemunor

Because if he lost Barkley and hasn't fixed this line expect another terrible offense.

Believe it or not Giants could be in a playoff spot this weekend.
Click here:https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

That is ESPNS playoff machine.
Set the following for week 15:
1) Giants over Saints
2) Commanders over Rams
3) Eagles over Seahawks
4) Panthers over Falcons (corrected)
5) Bucs over Packers

The rest of the games don't matter.  If the above 5 things happen Giants are in the 7th seed!

That's crazy!  But being realistic, even if the above happened Giants still face the Eagles twice and the Rams... tough road but they would control their own destiny.

Tyree = 1421 yards receiving

435 (Slayton) + 384 (Waller) + 330 (Hyatt) + Robinson (265) = 1435 yards


Giants are stacked at WR, unless you think Tyree is no good, beating him by 14 yards!

Anyone know if Waller or Tyrod are expected back this year ?  Or are they done for the season ?

Daboll went way too conservative.  Let the kid throw.

I'm not ready to throw in the towel on the season, and even at 1-5 I think there is still a small chance of making it to the playoffs as the last wildcard spot.  That makes this weeks game against the Commanders a must win. Lose this game and I think the season is over with respect to making the playoffs.  Win this game and the glimmer of hope stays alive.

I am optimistic because the defense is playing better; just need the offense to start clicking.

Who is with me ?

Anyone watching Dallas getting spanked.  Even the Giants looked better against the 49ers.

It was another brutal game, I fully understand that.  This thread is about some positives and maybe some hope moving forward:

Offense:

1) Wan'Dale Robinson - he was able to get open, had sure hands, and a bit of a spark with the ball in his hands.  Hopefully he can stay healthy and contribute even more.

2) O-line:  Getting Andrew Thomas back will correct the LT position.  The Giants just signed Pugh, at least he is a proven starter in the NFL even if not great.  The loss of JMS at Center hurt, hopefully he rebounds quickly. 
These are all things the Giants can do to improve the O-line. 

3) Saquon Barkley - I never realized how under appreciated he is amongst some Giants fans.  From my perspective he is the best player on the team.  Getting a healthy Barkley back is a huge boost.

4) Now this is the big 'stretch' point I will make - with Thomas and JMS back as well as other adjustments (maybe Pugh, maybe Ezudu at G), the Giants O-line can become adequate.  If it does become adequate it will open up the passing game for Jones who has had no time to throw; and give time for guys like Hyatt to get downfield.

Defense:

1) Thibideaux got 2 sacks, and he had one last game as well.  3 sacks in 2 games. Hope to see him keep improving.

2) Ojualri is back, this definitely helps the pass rush.  It was his first game back, hopefully he keeps getting better.

3) Banks and Hawkins are doing alright.  Banks was beat by Metcalf a few times but he beats most corners, and Hawkins name was rarely called.

4) Defense had little help from the offense, if the offense plays better it will help the defense.

5) I like Okereke, I think he has potential to be a solid MLBer, on the other hand I am not sold on McFadden he makes some good plays but seems to get blocked out easily.  I think using more of Simmons would boost the LBers.

I'm sure there are other positives I am missing.

Commanders got pounded by the Bills 37-3.  Fall to 2-1
Cowboys lost convincingly to the Cardinals 28-16.  Fall to 2-1

Let's hope the Bucs pound the Eagles tonight! 

If Giants can't win, at least have the Commanders, Cowboys and Eagles lose!