NFC Least Week 6

Giants and Eagles Make the NFC Least Proud

Now the nation knows why we call it the NFC Least. The two teams in Week 6 vying for first place play on national television. This should have been a quality contest. Football fans instead received an early Halloween while being forced to watch a nightmarish game. They witnessed a combined 7 turnovers and 21 penalties for 164 yards. When two professional football teams from the same division play like two pee-wee football teams we can't help but call it the NFC Least.

Eli Manning started the game sharp successfully completing his first 10 passes. He already connected with Odell Beckum on the first drive for a TD and on their second possession approaching the red zone Eli throws a pass to Giants TE Larry Donnell. Donnell. The ball is stripped from Donnell by Eagles LB Demaco Ryans.

The Interrecption

For years we have mentioned a needed NFL statistic called the Interrecption. This would identify a pass that goes into the hands of the WR but ends up in the hands of a defender. Today this is an interception even though the QB put the ball where it should be while the Wide Receiver makes the blunder or is outplayed by a defender who is also credited with the interception. The QB in this case Eli Manning should not be punished in the stat book with an interception. Instead the fault should be placed on the intended receiver. Hence the INTERRECPTION.

The Eagles took advantage of the interrecption and within 1:45 Sam Bradford connected with Sturgis for a 32 yard TD.

The momentum really shifted on the Giants next drive. Eli led the Giants on a 3 1st down drive for 30 yards that on the Eagles 41. The Giants were at 4th and 1 in the area of the field where a field goal is too far and a punt too close to a touchback. Giants Rasheed Jennings was stuffed for a 2 yard loss and Eagle fans went ballistic.

Giants checked out of the game at this point. Sam Bradford tried his best to get teh Giants back in it by throwing 3 interceptions. Eagles WR Jordan Mathews also tried to help the Giants with a fumble. The mighty New York Football Giants stayed true to the NFC Least mantra and would have none of it. Eli threw a perfect pick 6 to Eagles corner Nolan Carroll. Rasheed Jennings followed with a fumble on the next drive.

This was truly a battle of the NFC Least as neither team wanted the win. Giant fans are hoping this is not a return to last season. In 2014 the Giants went to Philly in early Oct with a 3-2 record. They promptly got their ass kicked 27-0. They went on to lose 7 in a row. We think since the Giants did score a TD perhaps they will only lose 4 in a row.


REDSKINS Fall to Jets 34-20
The Redskins added to the legend of the NFC Least by losing to the Jets 34-20. The Redskins QB Kurt Cousins threw 2 interceptions while Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw 1 but Jets also lost 2 fumbles. Redskins utilized an anemic passing game with a porous defense to give the Jets the win.  Cousins threw the ball 43 times for an amazing 196 yards. Seriously how can you pass that many times and not pass the 200 yard mark when in all reality he should be surpassing the 300 yard mark. You can blame your QB all you want for throwing interceptions but with stats like this I look to the coach, the offensive coordinator or whoever is designing these plays. They certainly are top candidates for the coveted NFC Least Most Valuable Asset.

COWBOYS
Did not look bad only because they did not play and enjoyed a well timed bye week.They should be well rested to face the Giants in the swamps of Jersey this Sunday week 7.

WEEK 7

Cowboys vs Giants
One of these two teams will move up in the standings. A Giants win could put the Gmen back in first with a 4-3 reocrd and an Eagles loss to the Panthers. On the other side of the coin a loss could send them back to the cellar. Cowboys are coming off a bye and still without QB Tony Romo and WR Dez Bryant. They still have one of the best offensive lines in the league and thanks to JPP 4th of July extravaganza the Giants are not able to rush the QB. Cowboys QB of the Week, Matt Cassel could have a good day.
Our prediction: Matt Cassel's uniform doesn't get dirty but Giants find their way back to first place.

Eagles vs Carolina
Panthers are undefeated the Eagles look terrible in every game so far. Will they be able to surprise the Panthers and use the Giants win to wake their very talented asses up?
Our prediction: Panthers solid play allows them to capitalize on a mistake prone Eagles offense.

 Tampa Bay vs Redskins
 The Bucs are one of the teams that would fit nicely in the NFC Least. The Bucs have allowed a paltry 202 yards of passing per game but they have been very generous when it comes to allowing the opposition to score. They are 31st in the league with points allowed per game.
Our prediction: Redskins fans wake Monday with a guilty smile having made less mistakes then the Bucs

 INJURY UPDATE

 DANIEL FELLS
Finally some good news regarding Giants TE Daniel Fells. He was released from the hospital and it appears his body has finally defeated the MRSA virus.

Good News for Fells. Prayers still needed

VICTOR CRUZ
Cruz is still not cleared to run but he has been working out in an underwater treadmill program. He will be undergoing an MRI this week which will determine if he can start running again. There is no way he will be suiting up to play the Cowboys

JOHN PIERRE-PAUL
The ole Firecarcker himself will report to the team facility sometime this week. Giant Doctors are expected to examine whats left of his hand. The Giants are desperate for a pass rush but we are starting to get they are going to somehow let JPP go. Currently JPP is not getting paid as we was unsigned and designated as a franchise player which invokes various legal implications. JPP would have received 14.8 million as a franchise player and that is the figure the Giants salary cap is being charged. Rumors are this figure has been renegotiated downwards to 9.5 million but the Giants are still reluctant to pay him that much. We anticipate this will get uglier before it gets resolved.  

WILL BEATTY
Giants left tackle is recovering from surgery following his May injury. Will suffered a torn pectoral muscle while lifting weights. He was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list and is expected to begin practicing sometime this week. Coughlin says he has alot of work ahead of him and will not be rushing him back into the lineup.