The Giants? In the NFC Championship? No one would have guessed after they lost in the NFC wild-card round three of the last five years. But Eli Manning, the "inconsistent" QB from 'Ole Miss is leading the G-Men to victory. Just one question: Can they make it past Brett Favre and the Packers to go to Super Bowl XLII?
In the regular season, Eli threw for 3,336 yards, 23 TD, but also had 20 INT. His passer rating was 73.9, good for 25th in the NFL. Overall, this year is his worst season as a full-time starter. He blew what could have been a record-destroying game vs. New England, with a crucial pick to Ellis Hobbs in the 4th quarter. He played terribly against Minnesota, throwing four interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns, and he completed just 43% of his passes (21-49) as the Vikings rolled, 41-17. He blew two wild-card games the last two years, and looked like Peyton for a while (until Peyton won the Super Bowl).
But give Manning credit, he has led an injury-plagued Giants offense into the NFC Championship in Green Bay. In two playoff games, Manning has completed 71% of his passes (32-45) and thrown for 4 TD and 0 INT. The key to Giant success has been playing on the road, where they are 9-1 this season (including the postseason). Manning has been Phil Simms-esque in away games, and I feel they will beat Green Bay and advance to the Super Bowl. Eli has controlled the clock, taken care of the ball, and most importantly made important throws late in the game. He's living up to his full potential and everyone on their team is benefitting, especially the defense. Tony Romo was destroyed in the second half of the Dallas-New York divisional game by the G-Men's swarming pass rush. They will get to Favre, and cause incompletions. Although he'll get to his first title game, Eli will lose again to New England in XLII.
Predictions:
NFC Championship: NYG 28, GB 24
Super Bowl XLII: NE 41, NYG 27
In the regular season, Eli threw for 3,336 yards, 23 TD, but also had 20 INT. His passer rating was 73.9, good for 25th in the NFL. Overall, this year is his worst season as a full-time starter. He blew what could have been a record-destroying game vs. New England, with a crucial pick to Ellis Hobbs in the 4th quarter. He played terribly against Minnesota, throwing four interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns, and he completed just 43% of his passes (21-49) as the Vikings rolled, 41-17. He blew two wild-card games the last two years, and looked like Peyton for a while (until Peyton won the Super Bowl).
But give Manning credit, he has led an injury-plagued Giants offense into the NFC Championship in Green Bay. In two playoff games, Manning has completed 71% of his passes (32-45) and thrown for 4 TD and 0 INT. The key to Giant success has been playing on the road, where they are 9-1 this season (including the postseason). Manning has been Phil Simms-esque in away games, and I feel they will beat Green Bay and advance to the Super Bowl. Eli has controlled the clock, taken care of the ball, and most importantly made important throws late in the game. He's living up to his full potential and everyone on their team is benefitting, especially the defense. Tony Romo was destroyed in the second half of the Dallas-New York divisional game by the G-Men's swarming pass rush. They will get to Favre, and cause incompletions. Although he'll get to his first title game, Eli will lose again to New England in XLII.
Predictions:
NFC Championship: NYG 28, GB 24
Super Bowl XLII: NE 41, NYG 27
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