Giants Win 4th Straight Over Falcons

There was plenty to like about last night's victory over the Falcons. The offense looked very strong. Eli Manning, who at one point completed12 straight completions, spread the ball around to more receivers than in any other game than I can recall. The running game was equally balanced with Droughns this time leading the three headed monster with 90 yards and 1 TD.

But Jacobs, if he can stay healthy, remains "the man". It is visibly evident how well this Giants offense plays with Jacobs in the game. Defenses are so hell bent on getting to Jacobs early, that play action passing is like taking candy from a baby. The only issue so far is whether Jacobs can stay healthy. At this point I am liking the addition of Droughns as insurance more and more.

The defense was in control the entire way other than one letdown for a 67 yard TD run. They contributed 4 more sacks in an almost routine, invisible way. They controlled the line of scrimmage as the game wore on, stopped the running game cold, put pressure on the QB, and the secondary is playing better and better now that Ross is in the lineup.

While not dominating on either offense or defense, anyone watching the game could tell that the Giants were in complete control throughout. And that may perhaps be the most impressive part of last night's game - the Giants controlled every aspect of the game while leaving the impression they could "turn it up" several notches on both sides of the ball had it been necessary.

As I've said before, the most important factor for this team this season is the gift from the schedule gods. If they stay healthy, they have an excellent chance to build momentum and, more importantly, confidence. They could (should) end up with at least 10 wins with the schedule they are facing and, if so, they should not only make the playoffs but do so as a unified, confident team. That latter issue is the most important and if it comes to pass, this team could be very dangerous in the playoffs. But first they must take advantage of that gift from the schedule gods and mind their business week to week.