Wash offense 6th 115.7 rush - [4th] / 183.9 pass - [18th]
defense 19th 91.0 rush - [11th] / 205.1 pass - [23rd]
scoring 22.1 for - [3rd] / 17.1 against - [18th]
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NYG offense 25th 47.1 rush - [28th] / 200.0 pass - [9th]
defense 20th 101.3 rush - [20th] / 195.8 pass - [18th]
scoring 8.1 for - [28th] / 20.3 against - [24th]
key matchups:
DT Don Smith (12 sacks) vs. G Ron Saul
HB Mike Thomas (647 yds/4 TDs) vs. New YorkNFC run D (3.9 rush avg)
prediction:
Washington 21, New YorkNFC 16
defense 19th 91.0 rush - [11th] / 205.1 pass - [23rd]
scoring 22.1 for - [3rd] / 17.1 against - [18th]
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NYG offense 25th 47.1 rush - [28th] / 200.0 pass - [9th]
defense 20th 101.3 rush - [20th] / 195.8 pass - [18th]
scoring 8.1 for - [28th] / 20.3 against - [24th]
key matchups:
DT Don Smith (12 sacks) vs. G Ron Saul
HB Mike Thomas (647 yds/4 TDs) vs. New YorkNFC run D (3.9 rush avg)
prediction:
Washington 21, New YorkNFC 16
The Giants have won both of the identified key matchups and even knocked out QB1 Joe Theismann and FB1 John Riggins, and, yet, New York will have to go to overtime to pursue its upset.
ReplyDeleteRushing Car Yds Avg Lg TD
HB1 Mike Thomas 16 42 2.6 13 1
Defense Tackles Sacks Knocks
DT1 Don Smith 3 4
Of course, it's not always how many yards you total; sometimes, the key point is when they are gained ...
ReplyDeleteWashington's ball on New YorkNFC's 40 yard line. Second and less than 9 to go. 11:44 left in the overtime. The score is Washington 17, New YorkNFC 17.
Washington's QB1 #12 Joe Theismann gives to HB1 #39 Mike Thomas. Thomas runs for a gain of almost 16 yards. Thomas is tackled by New YorkNFC's S1 #20 Zac Henderson. First down, Washington! First and 10 to go. That was I22boom1 (207) against run inside audible from TORL274 (207).
A heart-breaking loss for the Giants, who end up being unable to contain lesser-lights Andy Reid and Willie Spencer.
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