I’m going to focus the entire 10 minutes on the Giants tonight. In truth, this game is the one that matters. The game is the one that will surprise a lot of people, because this is a game that is going to show who the real teams are. By that I mean we are going to see who the Giants are from 1-54 and the same applies to the Panthers.
I want to start with a discussion of records. Looking at my G-men, there haven’t been a lot of blowouts. Despite a defense that is widely seen as incapable, the Giants are hanging in there with most teams. The losses are coming in the 4th when the bench is worn out and struggling from already being thin. Add a little bit more depth to the team and we could be looking at a 9-5/ 10-3 record, but we aren’t. Instead G-unit is fully aware they need to win out in order to get to the playoffs. That is where I think the G-men have an edge. The mentality of this team has always come out when their backs are against the wall. Furthermore they are emerging. late in the season, as a team that understands what to do on office and has a philosophy that gets them points.
The Panthers get points too and are poised around the arm and attitude of their superstar QB. Here is the problem: that poise and professionalism is also built around a solid running game and a quiet RB who has already been ruled out. With a backup in play the Giants have a chance to up the pass rush and throw Cam out of river–necessary to a win.
On offense the Panthers will look legit. My hopes pivot on the ability for the Giants to force mistakes. We know the G-man o-line is held together by ductape and spit. No injuries can happen here in this game. If they can hold out and find a little bit of an aggressive spark as they did last week, win for the G-men.