NY Giants – Falcons Week 11 Preview

Kevin Boss has been a crucial part of the Giants offense over the past few games.

WHEN:  Sunday November 22nd at 1pm 
WHERE:  Giants Stadium  East Rutherford, NJ  
TV:  Fox

When the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons play Sunday afternoon the outcome could prove to be a deciding factor as the season get closer to the playoffs.  In order for the Giants to win they need to play together, play smart and make sure they are on the same page each play.  

KEYS TO THE GAME  

• With Aaron Ross coming back the Giants can afford to be more creative with their coverages.  The Giants will need to have Corey Webster on Roddy White and Terrell Thomas on Tony Gonzalez to neutralize their main threats.  The Falcons have a very effective and explosive down field passing game. As bad as the Giants pass defense has looked they are currently ranked 2nd in the NFL.
• Get pressure on Matt Ryan.  Right now Ryan’s confidence is at an all time low as an NFL quarterback.  He is still a good quarterback that is going through some growing pains.  But this week is not the week to help him get back in a groove.  With Chris Canty back and Justin Tuck feeling a little better with his shoulder the Giants must go all out and hit Matt Ryan.
• It is time that the Giants not only start off the game by running the ball but continue to pound it to wear down a Falcons defense that is prone to letting up big runs.  The Falcons are currently ranked 25th in the NFL in rushing defense.  If the Giants can pound them with Brandon Jacobs it will help ignite Danny Ware and Ahmad Bradshaw for some bursts up field.
• Take advantage of the Falcons poor secondary.  The Falcons currently rank 28th in the NFL in pass defense.  I don’t see any legit corners or safeties that will be able to hang with Steve  Smith, Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks,  and Kevin Boss.  And don’t forget you may see the Giants six-foot six-inch rookie Ramses Barden in the red zone.

PREDICTION:  Giants 27  Falcons 13 

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