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| Eli Manning led the Giants back from a 14-0 deficit in the 2nd quarter to a victory in Landover. He threw just six incomplete passes in the contest. |
Cory Puffett
The officials really screwed up on the Redskins final drive.
The play calling likely would have been different if Washington knew that it
was 3rd & 1 instead of 1st & 10.
But the Washington Redskins never should have been in that
situation. They came out of the gates looking like the 2012 Redskins. Alfred
Morris looked good, but he’s been outstanding all season. The real surprise was
when Robert Griffin III completed each of his first 12 passes two eight
different receivers, helping Washington take a 14-0 lead.
But the Redskins’ offense couldn’t do anything after those
first two drives of the game. New York took over on defense and their offense
dug into Washington’s defense, outscoring their NFC East rivals 24-3 during the
game’s final 40 minutes.
In addition to Washington’s defense getting picked apart,
the Redskins could not get anything going on the ground save for Griffin III’s
88 rushing yards on 12 attempts. Alfred Morris only got 11 carries, not nearly
enough considering all that he’s done for the team this season.
With the victory, New York keeps their playoff hopes alive,
as dim as they are. The Giants have won five of their last six games after
loosing all of their first six. Their only chance to make the playoffs would
require them to win each of their last four games, and it does not look good
for New York. They play at San Diego next Sunday, then host the NFC
East-leading Seattle Seahawks. They visit the Detroit Lions in Week 16, then
host this Redskins team to close the season.
Final Score:
New York Giants – 24
Washington Redskins – 17
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