Back on the horse baby.
(10-7) New York Giants 24
(10-7) Atlanta Falcons 2
Atlanta just could not get anything going today. Though for a while it seemed as though no one would score. It took over a quarter for anyone to get on the board, and that was on a freaking safety. Without production from Michael Turner, the Falcons had to try and air it out, which makes Ryan uncomfortable. The Giants only sacked Ryan twice, but they racked up seven QB hits. Atlanta only tallied 247 yards of total offense! They couldn’t get anything to go their way in the redzone (or in Giant territory at all), failing to convert two fourth downs on which Mike Smith decided to not go for three points. He does not manage these situations well. But let’s give a ton of credit to the Giants, who absolutely shut the Falcons down and got a huge day from Hakeem Nicks (115 yards on 6 catches) and backs Jacobs and Bradshaw, who combined for over 150 yards. Now let’s see if those 24 points is enough to beat Green Bay.