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Stephen Nover's NFL Thursday Night Top Ticket
(NFL) NY Giants vs. Washington,
09/16/2021 8:20 PM, Score: 29 - 30
Point Spread: -3.00 | -120.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -3.00 | -120.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
The Giants have two major things against them besides traveling on a short week, which is already factored into the line.
No. 1: A wretched offensive line that is taking on a very good Washington pass rush headed by emerging superstar Chase Young and underrated Montez Sweat. That offensive line - ignored during the offseason by Giants management - is down starting guard Shane Lemieux, too. Von Miller caused havoc in Week 1 during the Broncos', 27-13, road win against New York. That score is even more lopsided than the final score as Daniel Jones scored a meaningless TD on the final play.
No. 2: Jones. He's the most turnover-prone QB in the league. He has either fumbled or thrown an interception 57 times in 27 career starts. Jones isn't helped by the play-calling of dull-witted Jason Garrett, perhaps the least creative offensive coordinator in the NFL.
The perception, judging by the betting line of around a field goal, is that these teams are even given that Washington has home field, which generally is considered worth three points.
I don't consider these teams to be even, however.
Where are the Giants' edges? I can't find any.
New York has a respectable defense. Washington has a top-five caliber defense.
Washington QB Taylor Heinicke is less likely to turn the ball over compared to Jones in what should be a conservative game. Terry McLaurin is easily the best wide receiver and I would take Antonio Gibson above Saquon Barkley as the top running back on the field.
Don't agree? Consider this then: Barkley averaged 1.8 yards last season before suffering his ACL tear. He averaged 2.6 yards against the Broncos in 10 carries. Barkley isn't likely ticketed for heavy duty here playing his second game in four days following his serious knee surgery. Gibson will be heavily featured.
The Giants yielded nearly six yards per carry against Denver running backs Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams.
I would give Washington the coaching checkmark, too, preferring the braintrust of Ron Rivera and offensive coordinator Scott Turner over Joe Judge and Garrett.
No. 1: A wretched offensive line that is taking on a very good Washington pass rush headed by emerging superstar Chase Young and underrated Montez Sweat. That offensive line - ignored during the offseason by Giants management - is down starting guard Shane Lemieux, too. Von Miller caused havoc in Week 1 during the Broncos', 27-13, road win against New York. That score is even more lopsided than the final score as Daniel Jones scored a meaningless TD on the final play.
No. 2: Jones. He's the most turnover-prone QB in the league. He has either fumbled or thrown an interception 57 times in 27 career starts. Jones isn't helped by the play-calling of dull-witted Jason Garrett, perhaps the least creative offensive coordinator in the NFL.
The perception, judging by the betting line of around a field goal, is that these teams are even given that Washington has home field, which generally is considered worth three points.
I don't consider these teams to be even, however.
Where are the Giants' edges? I can't find any.
New York has a respectable defense. Washington has a top-five caliber defense.
Washington QB Taylor Heinicke is less likely to turn the ball over compared to Jones in what should be a conservative game. Terry McLaurin is easily the best wide receiver and I would take Antonio Gibson above Saquon Barkley as the top running back on the field.
Don't agree? Consider this then: Barkley averaged 1.8 yards last season before suffering his ACL tear. He averaged 2.6 yards against the Broncos in 10 carries. Barkley isn't likely ticketed for heavy duty here playing his second game in four days following his serious knee surgery. Gibson will be heavily featured.
The Giants yielded nearly six yards per carry against Denver running backs Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams.
I would give Washington the coaching checkmark, too, preferring the braintrust of Ron Rivera and offensive coordinator Scott Turner over Joe Judge and Garrett.
