There is no difference between the NFL and other sporting events in the world when it comes to early season. There are always predictions about how each team will behave during the season. One was that the Washington Redskins would be one of punching bags league and probably would get the first pick of the 2016 draft with two weeks of competition, they proved wrong and the US capital team can prove on Thursday -feira when you visit the New York Giants that can even dream of the playoffs.
With two weeks of competition, the Redskins have been playing well for those who expected a disorganized staff. The coach Jay Gruden, best known for deploying major attacks, managed to find a more stable system based on a strong defense. In the first two rounds his team was what gave opponents to fewer yards (234.5 per game) and is second in assigned points (13.5 per game).
On offense, it has alternating running backs (runners) Alfred Morris and Matt Jones at the races and the positive result is visible. Are 343 yards in two games. With an average of 37 runs per game, you can give more peace of mind when quarterback Kirk Cousins to throw only when necessary. With these elements will not be surprising if the Redskins beat rivals away from home since losing to the Dolphins was sold and an expensive price and the surprising victory over the Rams proved that the first performance was not only a talented spark .
The wave of confidence Redskins cross is not seen in New York. After two defeats in the team could have won, the warning signal was free in the Big Apple. The quarterback Eli Manning, who received more than 84 million contract extension this summer, will have to repeat what he did in 2006, when he took the Giants in the same situation (two defeats in the first two rounds) and took to the title. The difference is that that team that played the Patriots won the Super Bowl, just basically are Eli and Coach Tom Coughlin relevant. The defense, responsible for some victories that season, it was well over 2015 and this can make all the difference for those who dream of returning to the playoffs after four seasons.
Rivalry 83 years
The first Giants x Redskins did not match with that name. The Washington team was based in Boston and the name Braves. The first match was played on October 9, 1932 and the Braves / Redskins won by 14-6.
94
Giants wins
64
victories Redskins
4
draws
December 3, 2013
date of last win over the Redskins Giants
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