Four straight wins has gotten the team right into the thick of things in the NFC. Of course, you’re never quite out of it in this conference, but the Giants have really turned it around.
Some quick bullets about the 31-10 win in Atlanta:
- Coughlin teams are now 12-2 in October (dating back to 2004)
- Marvin Harrison and Peyton Manning have the most touchdown hookups since 2005. Next best? Plax and Eli, not too shabby
- The Giants put up 31 points against a Falcon defense which has played pretty decently despite all their problems. Considering it was on the road makes it even more impressive
- The road team won for the 12th consecutive time this series (okay, everyone knew that…)
As far as Manning, he needs to cut down on the bad throws over the middle. His pick before the end of the half was inexcusable. He’s better than that. Overall, he did play well and answered Atlanta’s early scores with scores of his own, allowing the game to not sway towards the Falcons and get the crowd involved. His decision making at the end of first halves is somewhat puzzling. In the past, he’s been money during that time. Washington, the Jets, and Atlanta all had takeways at the very same time.Â
After a slow start defensively, the Giants were all over Harrington and his offense. Good pressure and good coverage down field.
I don’t know what to make of James Butler. On bad plays, he seems to be the glaring man out of position. On good plays by the defense, I don’t necessarily see him so is he doing his job in those instances?
Special teams were much better, coverage wise. Not sure why the Giants, and all teams, don’t mix in the squib quick every single game.
