TGB Game Day - Week 13 - GIANTS vs SEAHAWKS

[Roosevelt]

10 things to watch in Giants vs. Seahawks

By Dan Salomone


SERIES HISTORY

The all-time series between the Giants are Seahawks is tied 9-9, with Seattle winning the past four contests (2011, 2013, 2014, 2017). The Giants' last win in Seattle came on a 2010 road trip when Eli Manning threw three touchdowns and Ahmad Bradshaw ran for two more in a 41-7 victory.

LAST TIME OUT

With a 19-17 victory in Cincinnati, the Giants improved to 4-7 after a 0-5 start to the season. Their three-game winning streak is their longest since recording six consecutive victories in 2016, the last time they made the postseason. The Giants sit atop the NFC East, holding a tiebreaker over Washington (also 4-7) after sweeping the season series.

The Seahawks, meanwhile, defeated the Eagles 23-17 in Week 12 to improve to 8-3. Seattle, which started 5-0, is 3-3 since its bye week.

DANIEL JONES DOUBTFUL

Daniel Jones is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's road game against the Seattle Seahawks but will travel with the team. Jones injured his right hamstring in last week's 19-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and was replaced by Colt McCoy, who could start on Sunday if Jones cannot play.

NEXT COLT UP

McCoy is in line to make his 29th career start in 11 NFL seasons. He last started on Oct. 6, 2019, for Washington against New England. Last week marked 421 days between appearances for the veteran backup.

"Colt's had a good week of practice," coach Joe Judge said. "He's working hard. Colt's got a lot of experience. He doesn't really miss a beat. He gets in there, it's like riding a bike for this guy. He gets in there and he competes. Everything is very, very competitive with Colt. He goes in there, especially offense versus defensive period, we're making it competitive. He gets a lot of the juice flowing there throughout the team. He's not afraid to mix it up and talk a little smack with the guys. It's fun seeing him operate."

WAYNE TRAIN

Running back Wayne Gallman has reached the end zone in five consecutive games, the longest streak by a Giants player since Saquon Barkley scored touchdowns in five consecutive games from Sept. 23-Oct. 22, 2018. He is the first Giants player to rush for a touchdown in five consecutive games since Andre Brown had a streak of six straight games in 2012-13.

LEONARD WILLIAMS

Defensive lineman Leonard Williams needs one more sack to match his career high (7.0 with Jets in 2016).

JAMES BRADBERRY VS. DK METCALF

Bradberry, who is tied for second in the NFL with 15 passes defensed, earned his stripes in the receiver-rich NFC South, where he played his first four seasons with the Panthers. But "you don't have a lot of guys walking the earth" like Seattle's DK Metcalf. The 6-foot-4, 229-pound wide receiver leads the league with 1,039 receiving yards, and his 12 receptions of 30-plus yards are four more than anyone else.

LOGAN RYAN IS A GOOD SPORT

Defensive back Logan Ryan leads NFC free safeties in Pro Bowl voting by fans (Pittsburgh's Minkah Fitzpatrick leads the AFC). Roster selections are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group's vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 All-Star players. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, December 18.

This week, Ryan was also named the Giants' nominee for the 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The award, established in 2014, is presented each year to an NFL player "who demonstrates the qualities of outstanding sportsmanship on the playing field, including fair play, respect for opponents and integrity in competition." It is named in in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr.

GA-NO DOUBT

With four last week, Graham Gano extended his streak to 24 consecutive successful field goal attempts. He now has the second-longest streak in Giants history and needs five more to tie the record.

HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE?

Despite the lack of fans, the Seahawks are still 5-0 this season at home this season. Since Pete Carroll took over in 2010, the Seahawks are 68-23 as the home team, including 6-0 in the postseason.

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THROW-BACK PHOTO

[Fletch842]

Let's turn the series back to our favor this week!!! Hopefully we bring a Colt, not a cap gun.

[ThatGuyRich]

I would love to see the Giants beat a playoff type team and propel themselves into the playoffs. We all know Seattle offense a juggernaut their defense a siv.

Our defense is good. We could/should shut their run game down to crap. Their air game now how much can we hold them to. Can we keep them under 24 ? Philly did. How many points can we ring up with Colt at QB ?

We can do it but no back breaking scoring plays by their receivers. Or 170 yd plus games by Metcalf or Lockett..

[JoeyCush]

This game was pretty much looked at as an L since the schedule came out. I think with a healthy DJ and Saquon, would have been tough to beat this team. As long as they dont lose 41 - 6 tomorrow, its really not the worst thing in the world.

[NAVY2323(ret)]

Close early on, Seattle pulls away late 30-17.

[OrangeGiant]

The key to me is the Giants need to continue to be able to run the ball consistently, like they have been the last 5-6 games. That's Colts best chance to make some plays and run RPO and play action, and score points.
That and they need to keep Wilson under control and contained as much as possible, and not let him make big plays down the field improvising. I don't think they will be able to run on our defense.

Giants 23-17

[TheAnalyst]

Seattle...

Not even close.

[SemperFi]

Dec 5, 2020 12:28:30 GMT -5 Roosevelt said:

10 things to watch in Giants vs. Seahawks

By Dan Salomone


SERIES HISTORY

The all-time series between the Giants are Seahawks is tied 9-9, with Seattle winning the past four contests (2011, 2013, 2014, 2017). The Giants' last win in Seattle came on a 2010 road trip when Eli Manning threw three touchdowns and Ahmad Bradshaw ran for two more in a 41-7 victory.

LAST TIME OUT

With a 19-17 victory in Cincinnati, the Giants improved to 4-7 after a 0-5 start to the season. Their three-game winning streak is their longest since recording six consecutive victories in 2016, the last time they made the postseason. The Giants sit atop the NFC East, holding a tiebreaker over Washington (also 4-7) after sweeping the season series.

The Seahawks, meanwhile, defeated the Eagles 23-17 in Week 12 to improve to 8-3. Seattle, which started 5-0, is 3-3 since its bye week.

DANIEL JONES DOUBTFUL

Daniel Jones is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's road game against the Seattle Seahawks but will travel with the team. Jones injured his right hamstring in last week's 19-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and was replaced by Colt McCoy, who could start on Sunday if Jones cannot play.

NEXT COLT UP

McCoy is in line to make his 29th career start in 11 NFL seasons. He last started on Oct. 6, 2019, for Washington against New England. Last week marked 421 days between appearances for the veteran backup.

"Colt's had a good week of practice," coach Joe Judge said. "He's working hard. Colt's got a lot of experience. He doesn't really miss a beat. He gets in there, it's like riding a bike for this guy. He gets in there and he competes. Everything is very, very competitive with Colt. He goes in there, especially offense versus defensive period, we're making it competitive. He gets a lot of the juice flowing there throughout the team. He's not afraid to mix it up and talk a little smack with the guys. It's fun seeing him operate."

WAYNE TRAIN

Running back Wayne Gallman has reached the end zone in five consecutive games, the longest streak by a Giants player since Saquon Barkley scored touchdowns in five consecutive games from Sept. 23-Oct. 22, 2018. He is the first Giants player to rush for a touchdown in five consecutive games since Andre Brown had a streak of six straight games in 2012-13.

LEONARD WILLIAMS

Defensive lineman Leonard Williams needs one more sack to match his career high (7.0 with Jets in 2016).

JAMES BRADBERRY VS. DK METCALF

Bradberry, who is tied for second in the NFL with 15 passes defensed, earned his stripes in the receiver-rich NFC South, where he played his first four seasons with the Panthers. But "you don't have a lot of guys walking the earth" like Seattle's DK Metcalf. The 6-foot-4, 229-pound wide receiver leads the league with 1,039 receiving yards, and his 12 receptions of 30-plus yards are four more than anyone else.

LOGAN RYAN IS A GOOD SPORT

Defensive back Logan Ryan leads NFC free safeties in Pro Bowl voting by fans (Pittsburgh's Minkah Fitzpatrick leads the AFC). Roster selections are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group's vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 All-Star players. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, December 18.

This week, Ryan was also named the Giants' nominee for the 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The award, established in 2014, is presented each year to an NFL player "who demonstrates the qualities of outstanding sportsmanship on the playing field, including fair play, respect for opponents and integrity in competition." It is named in in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr.

GA-NO DOUBT

With four last week, Graham Gano extended his streak to 24 consecutive successful field goal attempts. He now has the second-longest streak in Giants history and needs five more to tie the record.

HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE?

Despite the lack of fans, the Seahawks are still 5-0 this season at home this season. Since Pete Carroll took over in 2010, the Seahawks are 68-23 as the home team, including 6-0 in the postseason.

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Close game...Giants win...Colt shocks Hawks...That is all.

[ukgiantsfan]

lets keep it close ............any given Sunday

Go Blue

[TEM]

I am more confident in the Giants this week than I was against Cincinnati.

[GameTime]

Seattle's run D is good and Jamal Adams has to not be allowed to make a game changing play or plays. Seattle also has 31 sacks on the season. The secondary is the weak link. So their weak link is defending our weak link. Kind of a wash. As Carl banks has said when Wilson starts to scramble the rest of the defense has to stay with their assignments and let the DL and LBs get to Wilson. Rather let up a first down then a broken play TD.

The Giants will need a few breaks and not turn the ball over to have a chance. Wilson is one of the best and can win a game on his own when things are clicking.

Seattle 24-17

[blueblood]

Almost 50/50 in winner poll...... I must need to take some lsd or something....

Hawks 31
Giants 10

[Parademon1]

NY needs to win the TOP & get 2-3 TOs, rush for 140+ again & this could be a W.

G-men 24 Hawks 21

[TheAnalyst]

Dec 6, 2020 6:41:37 GMT -5 TEM said:

I am more confident in the Giants this week than I was against Cincinnati.

Give me a reason why you feel that way.

[TEM]

Dec 6, 2020 9:42:15 GMT -5 TheAnalyst said:

Dec 6, 2020 6:41:37 GMT -5 TEM said:

I am more confident in the Giants this week than I was against Cincinnati.

Give me a reason why you feel that way.

Our game plan can be precise . There is no ambiguity on who or what is coming at us. 

[giantsalmon]

Judge goes into his ST bag of tricks--our punter throws a TD pass for a huge momentum lift.

[GameTime]

Dec 6, 2020 9:45:46 GMT -5 giantsalmon said:

Judge goes into his ST bag of tricks--our punter throws a TD pass for a huge momentum lift.

he says he does use Dixon to throw deep hail mary passes for those defensive drills. 

[rickyg]

probably play them tough for a half, then the better team will take over, Hate Seattle 23, love the G-men 13

[JoeBigBlue]

Gallman is the key; if he can move the chains and keep the offense moving, maybe the defense won't be gassed by the 4th quarter.

[GameTime]

Dec 6, 2020 10:18:02 GMT -5 JoeBigBlue said:

Gallman is the key; if he can move the chains and keep the offense moving, maybe the defense won't be gassed by the 4th quarter.

Gallman and PA. 

the Hawks run D is better than the Giants statistically. 

[myronguyton]

If Colt McCoy looks like a prepared and competent NFL quarterback, Giants 24 Seahawks 19

If Colt McCoy looks like an obligatory backup NFL quarterback that you wish didnt need to see the field, Giants 13 Seahawks 27

[TheAnalyst]

Dec 6, 2020 9:43:59 GMT -5 TEM said:

Dec 6, 2020 9:42:15 GMT -5 TheAnalyst said:

Give me a reason why you feel that way.

Our game plan can be precise . There is no ambiguity on who or what is coming at us. 

Why is that different from last week though? How are you more confident when McCoy is our starting QB?

[Kruunch]

This is a game reality hits us in the face. We’ve had a nice little run, beating up bad teams on the way of a 3 game win streak.
But now, we’re facing a team that puts up video game stats on offense.

Depending on Jones availability today. If McCoy is our starter I think this game can get ugly quick. We all want to say “he’s a pro” and it’s about time the opposition losses to a back up.” I just don’t see that happening.

For us to have a chance Gallman is going to have to play out of his mind. And the defense has to play like the ‘85 Bears. So, in other words. Highly doubtful we win this game. But, “any given Sunday.”

Win this game. And I’m all in..

[TEM]

Dec 6, 2020 10:32:57 GMT -5 TheAnalyst said:

Dec 6, 2020 9:43:59 GMT -5 TEM said:

Our game plan can be precise . There is no ambiguity on who or what is coming at us. 

Why is that different from last week though? How are you more confident when McCoy is our starting QB?

With a week of prep yes. I have no problem with him starting this week given our options. 

[McCherry]

Wow, Giants are favored in this thread. Must've been lots of drinking going on last night.

[Kruunch]

Dec 6, 2020 10:46:51 GMT -5 McCherry said:

Wow, Giants are favored in this thread. Must've been lots of drinking going on last night.

I was thinking more like they started drinking early this morning. 
And I’m not talking about eggnog. I’m talking about the hard stuff, gasoline.. 

[JoeyCush]

Dec 6, 2020 10:40:52 GMT -5 TEM said:

Dec 6, 2020 10:32:57 GMT -5 TheAnalyst said:

Why is that different from last week though? How are you more confident when McCoy is our starting QB?

With a week of prep yes. I have no problem with him starting this week given our options. 

The offense could only muster 10 points by halftime last week against the Bengals. That was with a healthy DJ. I think they are gonna need more points than that unless our D absolutely decimates Seattles offense Lol.

Regardless, this will be a good test for the Defense. They havent exactly held a top offense yet, so this will be good.

[giantsalmon]

Dec 6, 2020 9:47:16 GMT -5 GameTime said:

Dec 6, 2020 9:45:46 GMT -5 giantsalmon said:

Judge goes into his ST bag of tricks--our punter throws a TD pass for a huge momentum lift.

he says he does use Dixon to throw deep hail mary passes for those defensive drills. 

I can't get that sideline exchange between Dixon and Judge out of my mind--the one when Ballentine lined up wide with NO ONE on him but never looked Dixons way. The exchange on the sideline looked as if Dixon has the green light anytime the D blows a ST assignment. He was exasperated.
I'm positive that football IQ mistake sealed Ballentine's fate. 

[katcavage75]

Would like to see McCoy play like Hoss in relief of Simms. Gotta keep the faith. Go Giants.

[TEM]

Dec 6, 2020 11:02:08 GMT -5 JoeyCush said:

Dec 6, 2020 10:40:52 GMT -5 TEM said:

With a week of prep yes. I have no problem with him starting this week given our options. 

The offense could only muster 10 points by halftime last week against the Bengals. That was with a healthy DJ. I think they are gonna need more points than that unless our D absolutely decimates Seattles offense Lol.

Regardless, this will be a good test for the Defense. They havent exactly held a top offense yet, so this will be good.

The Rams are ranked #5 in total yards  and were not playing our best D at the time. Tampa is ranked #4 in scoring . Just above The Sea Hawks.   we should be able to hang with Seattle . Especially with their weak D and Wilson's propensity for getting sacked and throwing INTs.