Archive for September, 2011

Thoughts and Musings

Hey, it sure is nice to be tweeting after a win! -That wasn’t a pretty game. But it’s a win. Giants didn’t look cohesive on offense. Manning has not looked good. The running game looked good, but they didn’t really use it. Manningham and Hixon injuries are worrisome, obviously. It explains some of the lack [...]

Giants Take Advantage of Rams Mistakes, Win 28-16

A win is a win, but this was a sloppy one, as the Giants beat the Rams 28-16 . Rams started the scoring off with a 21 yard field goal. The Giants answered back after recovering a fumbled punt to score on a 3 yard pass to Hakeem Nicks. After another Rams field goal, Michael [...]

Manningham Has Concussion

Bad news on the injury front, again. Mario Manningham left the game with a concussion. Status for next week is unclear.

Halftime Thoughts

Kind of a weird half, but it’s working, as the Giants head into the half leading 21-6 . The Giants offense hasn’t been great; they’ve benefitted from mistakes from the Rams. Too many 3 and outs, and they just can’t convert on third downs. They’re abandoning the run game, and that has been showing promise. Need to [...]

Rams at Giants MNF Inactives

NY Giants: RB Da’Rel Scott, WR Jerrell Jernigan, TE Travis Beckum, OL James Brewer, OL Mitch Petrus, DE Osi Umenyiora, CB Prince Amukamara St. Louis: RB Steven Jackson, WR Danny Amendola, WR Austin Pettis, TE Stephen Spach, DE C.J. Ah You, LB Jabara Williams, S Jermale Hines

Report: Giants WR Nicks “looks good” in pregame warmups

According to ESPN Giants writer Ohm Youngmisuk via Twitter, Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks looks good in pregame warmups: Nicks ran a 40-yard route, did some short routes and caught balls in end zone. He’s still on field doing some individual work. Looks good

Giants Rams Game Preview

It’s a Monday Night party as the 0-1 Rams travel to the Meadowlands as the 0-1 Giants open up their home season. Will the Giants bounce back from a disappointing week 1? INJURIES: Giants OUT CB Prince Amukamara (foot) TE Travis Beckum (hamstring) DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) QUESTIONABLE WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) DE Justin Tuck [...]

Video – CBS’ The NFL Today: Rams vs. Giants MNF Breakdown

(Video was removed from YouTube) Eli Manning and the Giants host the Rams on Monday night. James Brown asks Dan Marino, Bill Cowher, Kris Jenkins and Boomer Esiason for their thoughts on this matchup. Watch The NFL Today every Sunday at 12 p.m. ET throughout the NFL season.

Rams at Giants MNF Injury Report

NEW YORK GIANTS Out: CB Prince Amukamara (foot), TE Travis Beckum (hamstring), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) Questionable: WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), DE Justin Tuck (neck) ST. LOUIS Out: DE C.J. Ah You (wrist) Doubtful: WR Danny Amendola (elbow) Questionable: TE Michael Hoomanawanui (calf), RB Steven Jackson (quadriceps) Probable: QB Sam Bradford (right finger), CB Bradley [...]

Beckum Out Again

Travis Beckum is out again, his wonky hamstring giving him issues.  Jake Ballard will start in his place. Beckum is getting dangerously close to bust-dom.