Game #5: Just the Facts (Giants GDT)

ReggieCamp · Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 8661 Location: Canonsburg, PA

Pertinent facts. And just the facts.

• The last time the Giants played the Browns, Derek Anderson led the Browns to a dominating 35-14 victory. The Browns' defense intercepted Eli Manning 3 times, and the game was put out of reach with an Eric Wright pick 6.

• The last 3 times the Browns have played the defending Super Bowl champions, they have won.

• The Giants are the defending Super Bowl champions.

• The Browns are 1 of only 2 winless teams left in the NFL. The other is New Orleans.

• The Giants are stinging after a heartbreaking loss to the Eagles.

• The game is in New York.

• If the Giants lose to the Browns, the calls will begin for the heads of Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin. This, of course, will eventually lead to another SB victory for the Giants.

• Brandon Weeden was 3 yards shy of becoming just the 2nd rookie ever to throw for 1000 yards in his 1st 4 starts.

• Eli Manning is 2nd in the NFL in passing yards, with 1320.

• D'Qwell Jackson currently has more sacks than any NYG player. Clearly, this trend will continue.

• Despite being in the coaching staff's doghouse as a RB, Giants rookie David Wilson has been a pleasant surprise as a kick returner, averaging over 30 yards per return.

• Browns rookie Travis Benjamin leads the NFL in punt return average with 40 yards per return. We can ignore the fact that he's only returned 1 punt.

• Matchup to watch: LT Joe Thomas vs. DE Jason Pierre Paul

• Browns K Phil Dawson is 8 for 8 on FG attempts this season, including 4 for 4 from 50+ yards.

• Giants K Lawrence Tynes' game-winning 54-yard attempt fell short against the Eagles.

And now some random stupid pics of both QB's and coaches:

Browns at Giants this Sunday.

Discuss.
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candyman93 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:58 pm Post subject:

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"COME AT ME, BRO!"
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NickZambo · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:42 pm Post subject:

Fact: Hakeem Nicks will NOT play in the game.
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candyman93 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

the506.com

From the looks of it about half of Ohio is not going to get the game (including me Sad

). But most of the country is getting it.

Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf are the announcers.
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brownsfan1710 · Joined: 07 Nov 2008 Posts: 1529

pmk · Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 11649 Location: NYC

Fact: I will attend this game and be obnoxiously drunk. Sorry on advance to giants fans in my section. Looking at tickets pretty close to the field so if you see some drunk ahole with a beard wearing a trich jersey over a hilariously neon orange hoodie on tv, that's me.

I actually have a good feeling about this week. The browns seem to play to the level of competition, have some sort of weird voodoo going on against defending champs, had a few extra days to prepare and the giants might be caught looking ahead to the 49ers next week. Eli is going to probably throw for about 56723 yards but I think we can stifle their running game and score on their d. The WCO is designed to counter aggressive front 7s like the giants and their secondary is almost as beat up as the browns is. Brownies 30 Gmen 28.
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fte88 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject:

fte88 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:42 pm Post subject:

http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2012/07/the-most-eli-manning-quote-ever.html

Drew_Carey · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject:

Thomas5737 · Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Posts: 1844 Location: WV

Just the facts:

I have precicted the final score of every Browns game accurately, to the point (at least that is how I remember it). So, odds are whatever score I predict for this game will come to fruition.

This is the game where it all starts coming together. Our pass rush will be just good enough to keep pressure off of our secondary. We will give up nearly 5 yards per carry, but it will be on a limited number of carries (12-14).

Our run blocking will be the best it has been all year, and T-Rich will have a fine day. Our recievers will catch all catchable balls that come their way. Weeden will make sound decisions all day, and display good accuracy.

We may have a miscue on special teams, but I don't think it will cost us 6.

After this game people are going to say; temper your expectations...it's only one game...etc..

Don't listen to them, this game will be just the beginning of good things to come, which includes taking 3 of our final 4 divisional games.

We may have built too big of a hole to make the playoffs, but make no mistake... No one will want to play us in November and December.

Browns 27
Giants 20

Drew_Carey · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject:

Is it official if Ward is out ??

TeHDruiD · Joined: 01 Jan 2010 Posts: 6736 Location: Canton, OH

AHHHHH, I'll be seeing that in my nightmares lol

I truly believe we're going to upset the Giants. I understand the Eli is going to carve up the defense, it's what he does, but the Giants defense is really banged up and they offer good opportunities not only in the passing game but in the running game. I expect a close game going into the 4th quarter, with a TRich take over at the end to finish 'em off

Browns 24, Giants 20

The OUTLAW · Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 8017

I'm almost positive that the Browns have actually defeated the reigning NFL champion 4 times in a row. Last year it was in preseason however.
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brownie_415 · Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 752 Location: Las Vegas

Ward practiced today, he'll go if he can.