Giants vs. Jets Preview and Predictions in NFL
NFL Previews 22nd August 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 08/22/2018
The New York Giants and New York Jets are energized somewhat this season because of the presence of a couple of prized rookies, although only one of them is expected to make an immediate impact.
Between these teams, the Giants are the one that is settled at quarterback. And that probably makes them the more complete team offensively, because they also hope to have the most electrifying receiver in the game available to them on an extended basis.
The Jets, however, have their quarterback of the future, and that counts for something that can buy a management team and maybe even a coaching staff a little time, particularly when the chief executive (of the team, that is) is greatly enamored of him.
NFL Preseason game previews
From time to time, there's some animosity between these clubs, which spices up the proceedings. And in 2013, Rex Ryan put Mark Sanchez into this "rivalry" game, perhaps giving him an opportunity to beat out Geno Smith for the starting QB job, but Sanchez suffered a shoulder injury, which ended his career in New York (or New Jersey, as it were).
So here we go again, with these teams getting together on Friday night at 7:30 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the home venue for both clubs. For this one, the Jets are the designated home team. Last week they lost 15-13 to Washington, while the Giants beat Detroit 30-17.
TV: 7:30 PM ET, Local Coverage, NFL Network (replay). LINE: Jets -2.5 (-115). O/U: 42
ABOUT THE GIANTS: Saquon Barkley, the first-round draft pick out of Penn State, sat out of the game against Detroit with an injury, and he is still nursing it, so action against the Jets is unlikely. The Giants would still like to get a look at some of their other running backs, so they can fill out the backfield after the top three of Barkley, Wayne Gallman and Jonathan Stewart. One of the people who will be on the spot is Robert Martin, who played his college ball around the corner at Rutgers and came to camp as an undrafted free agent. In the game against the Lions, Martin had 47 yards rushing and a touchdown. And the injury problems that have plagued the Giants' running back corps will help him, as they have been taking people from other positions to fill in during drills. Davis Webb got by far more work than the other two backup quarterbacks at Ford Field, but first-year coach Pat Shurmur says that there really isn't any depth chart beyond Eli Manning. Maybe that is a ploy so that Webb won't get too comfortable in his spot, but it probably means that additional opportunities will come to Kyle Lauletta, Alex Tanney, or both. The likelihood is that Lauletta and Tanney will compete for the third QB slot if the Giants settle on carrying three quarterbacks. The Giants did a very nice job of converting third downs against Detroit, doing so on six of 12 occasions last week. The Giants are priced at +450 to be the champions of the NFC East and +2800 to be Super Bowl champions.
ABOUT THE JETS: The original plan for the Jets was for Josh McCown to keep the seat warm at quarterback while Sam Darnold sat and learned - at least for a while. Well, a couple of things have happened. For one thing, Darnold has shown more impressive command of the offense than many expected, and he has progressed to the point where he is taking the majority of snaps in 11-on-11 drills with the first team. This is not to say that Darnold has more or less passed McCown on the list; for all we know, it may not have been all that unexpected that the USC product would benefit from a lot of work with the starters. And if McCown was really in a battle to save a starting job, maybe he may have gotten more than just one series of plays in the first two games. For what it's worth, though, McCown is indeed conceding that there may be a "competition" for the job, which he intends on winning. But as a 39-year-old, he has to be willing to accept the result. And he sounds genuinely excited to be witnessing a franchise QB emerging. But then there is the possibility of Teddy Bridgewater sneaking in there. The former Vikings QB, who is in his first full camp in three years, went 10-15 for 127 yards against Washington last week, and he is getting some practice time with the first team. He brings a lot to the table, including experience and elusiveness, provided his knee can take it. The Jets are listed at +1150 to win the AFC East and +8500 to win the Super Bowl.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Shurmur was Teddy Bridgewater's offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings and was right there when he tore the ACL. He isn't offering any predictions as to how the Jets' QB situation will turn out, but offers this: "The only thing I would say is don't sleep on Teddy because I think he's got it in him."
2. The Jets have a number of tight ends in camp, none of whom is all that accomplished. But of the five who seem to be vying for the job, Jordan Leggett, a fifth-round draft pick out of Clemson who had seven catches in the national championship game a couple of years ago, seems to be the guy in post position at the moment.
3. Shurmur was non-committal when asked about playing time for Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday. It appears he is getting quality reps in practice, and getting his timing down with Eli Manning. But everybody wants to be a little careful with him when it comes down to game situations and contact.
PREDICTION: Jets 23, Giants 19
NFL Previews 22nd August 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 08/22/2018
The New York Giants and New York Jets are energized somewhat this season because of the presence of a couple of prized rookies, although only one of them is expected to make an immediate impact.
Between these teams, the Giants are the one that is settled at quarterback. And that probably makes them the more complete team offensively, because they also hope to have the most electrifying receiver in the game available to them on an extended basis.
The Jets, however, have their quarterback of the future, and that counts for something that can buy a management team and maybe even a coaching staff a little time, particularly when the chief executive (of the team, that is) is greatly enamored of him.
NFL Preseason game previews
From time to time, there's some animosity between these clubs, which spices up the proceedings. And in 2013, Rex Ryan put Mark Sanchez into this "rivalry" game, perhaps giving him an opportunity to beat out Geno Smith for the starting QB job, but Sanchez suffered a shoulder injury, which ended his career in New York (or New Jersey, as it were).
So here we go again, with these teams getting together on Friday night at 7:30 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the home venue for both clubs. For this one, the Jets are the designated home team. Last week they lost 15-13 to Washington, while the Giants beat Detroit 30-17.
TV: 7:30 PM ET, Local Coverage, NFL Network (replay). LINE: Jets -2.5 (-115). O/U: 42
ABOUT THE GIANTS: Saquon Barkley, the first-round draft pick out of Penn State, sat out of the game against Detroit with an injury, and he is still nursing it, so action against the Jets is unlikely. The Giants would still like to get a look at some of their other running backs, so they can fill out the backfield after the top three of Barkley, Wayne Gallman and Jonathan Stewart. One of the people who will be on the spot is Robert Martin, who played his college ball around the corner at Rutgers and came to camp as an undrafted free agent. In the game against the Lions, Martin had 47 yards rushing and a touchdown. And the injury problems that have plagued the Giants' running back corps will help him, as they have been taking people from other positions to fill in during drills. Davis Webb got by far more work than the other two backup quarterbacks at Ford Field, but first-year coach Pat Shurmur says that there really isn't any depth chart beyond Eli Manning. Maybe that is a ploy so that Webb won't get too comfortable in his spot, but it probably means that additional opportunities will come to Kyle Lauletta, Alex Tanney, or both. The likelihood is that Lauletta and Tanney will compete for the third QB slot if the Giants settle on carrying three quarterbacks. The Giants did a very nice job of converting third downs against Detroit, doing so on six of 12 occasions last week. The Giants are priced at +450 to be the champions of the NFC East and +2800 to be Super Bowl champions.
ABOUT THE JETS: The original plan for the Jets was for Josh McCown to keep the seat warm at quarterback while Sam Darnold sat and learned - at least for a while. Well, a couple of things have happened. For one thing, Darnold has shown more impressive command of the offense than many expected, and he has progressed to the point where he is taking the majority of snaps in 11-on-11 drills with the first team. This is not to say that Darnold has more or less passed McCown on the list; for all we know, it may not have been all that unexpected that the USC product would benefit from a lot of work with the starters. And if McCown was really in a battle to save a starting job, maybe he may have gotten more than just one series of plays in the first two games. For what it's worth, though, McCown is indeed conceding that there may be a "competition" for the job, which he intends on winning. But as a 39-year-old, he has to be willing to accept the result. And he sounds genuinely excited to be witnessing a franchise QB emerging. But then there is the possibility of Teddy Bridgewater sneaking in there. The former Vikings QB, who is in his first full camp in three years, went 10-15 for 127 yards against Washington last week, and he is getting some practice time with the first team. He brings a lot to the table, including experience and elusiveness, provided his knee can take it. The Jets are listed at +1150 to win the AFC East and +8500 to win the Super Bowl.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Shurmur was Teddy Bridgewater's offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings and was right there when he tore the ACL. He isn't offering any predictions as to how the Jets' QB situation will turn out, but offers this: "The only thing I would say is don't sleep on Teddy because I think he's got it in him."
2. The Jets have a number of tight ends in camp, none of whom is all that accomplished. But of the five who seem to be vying for the job, Jordan Leggett, a fifth-round draft pick out of Clemson who had seven catches in the national championship game a couple of years ago, seems to be the guy in post position at the moment.
3. Shurmur was non-committal when asked about playing time for Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday. It appears he is getting quality reps in practice, and getting his timing down with Eli Manning. But everybody wants to be a little careful with him when it comes down to game situations and contact.
PREDICTION: Jets 23, Giants 19