- The Giants started the season 5-0 poised to make another playoff run
- Began to struggle at the six week point and finished the season at a 3-8 clip
- Missed the playoffs as the third team in the NFC east
- Team scored 402 points while allowing 427 points
- Allowed 14.2 PPG over the first five weeks. Over the last 11 the team allowed 32.36 PPG.
New York Giants
NFC East
Players
2010 Schedule
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Week 1
CAR @ NYG
09/12/10
1:00 pm
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Week 2
NYG @ IND
09/19/10
8:15 pm
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Week 3
TEN @ NYG
09/26/10
1:00 pm
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Week 4
CHI @ NYG
10/03/10
8:15 pm
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Week 5
NYG @ HOU
10/10/10
1:00 pm
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Week 6
DET @ NYG
10/17/10
1:00 pm
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Week 7
NYG @ DAL
10/25/10
8:30 pm
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Week 8
bye
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Week 9
NYG @ SEA
11/07/10
4:00 pm
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Week 10
DAL @ NYG
11/14/10
4:15 pm
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Week 11
NYG @ PHI
11/21/10
8:15 pm
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Week 12
JAC @ NYG
11/28/10
1:00 pm
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Week 13
WAS @ NYG
12/05/10
1:00 pm
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Week 14
NYG @ MIN
12/12/10
1:00 pm
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Week 15
PHI @ NYG
12/19/10
1:00 pm
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Week 16
NYG @ GB
12/26/10
4:15 pm
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Week 17
NYG @ WAS
01/02/11
1:00 pm
Offensive Depth Chart
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Quarterback
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Running Back
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Wide Receiver
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Tight End
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Kicker
2009
Air
- Eli Manning lead the giants admirably through the air amassing 4021 passing yards and throwing 27 TDs to only 14 picks
- After his steady downturn is this just a fluke season?
- The stable of WRs proved themselves last year and should have room to grow. Oldest is Steve Smith at 25
- Eli manning distributed the ball to his receivers well with three over 790 yards. Steve Smith lead the way with 1,220
- Kevin Boss also piled 567 receiving yards with 5 TDs
- Four players had 5 TDs or more
Ground
- The three headed monster of 2008 turned more into a thunder and lightning tandem in 2009
- Brandon Jacobs lead the way with 835 yards on 224 carries notching 5 TDs but only averaged 3.7 YPC not quite as effective as previous years
- Bradshaw produced at a 4.7 YPC and rushed for 778 yards while also being more effective getting to the end zone with 7 TDs
- Who gets the bulk of the carries next season?
QB
- Eli Manning came off a strong season in which he set a career high in almost every passing category
- Can he replicate his career year again this year?
- Manning has been durable. Starting every game since his second season in the league
- Who backs up Eli Manning now that David Carr is elsewhere? Both Jim Sorgi and Rhett Bomar have proved themselves in a meaningful game
RB
- Brandon Jacobs led the way with 835 yards on 224 carries notching 5 TDs but only averaged 3.7 YPC not quite as effective as previous years
- Bradshaw produced at a 4.7 YPC and rushed for 778 yards while also being more effective getting to the end zone with 7 TDs
- Who gets the bulk of the carries next season?
WR
- Steve Smith led the way with 1,220 receiving yards and 7 TDs
- Mario Manningham also added 57 catches for 822 yards
- Hakeem Nicks had a solid rookie season with 790 yards at a 16.8 average
- Hixon provides a solid fourth WR and compiled 187 yards
TE
- Kevin Boss caught 42 balls for 567 yards and 5 TDs
- Travis Beckum was a solid receiving TE at Wisconsin caught 8 balls for 55 yards
Kicker
- Lawerence Tynes was the fifth ranked fantasy kicker making 27 field goals 45 extra points made
Giants Defense
- Terrell Thomas lead the team with 85 tackles, Michael Boley has 84
- Who will be the middle LB to replace pierce?
- A once potent pass rushing line only had 32 sacks last season
- Leading sacker was Omenyura with 7
- Pierre-Paul is a raw pass rusher but will be used in certain situations
- Thomas also lead the team with 5 int
- Team forced 21 fumbles
- Team forced a total of 34 turnovers
- Antrell Rolle joins the defense as a free agent
Offensive Line
Analysis: This is an all around very strong unit. These five have started all 16 games two years in a row for the Giants - the longest active streak in the league. They also lead the league in rushing yards per attempt and rushing yardage in ‘08. They would rank higher in the Sacks Allowed category but Gilbride’s scheme has Eli doing the five-step-drop and going through progressions too often and is very light on the short/quick stuff (eg. slants/screens/quick-outs).
Offensive Scheme
Analysis: The Giants come out on Sunday to punch people in the mouth on the ground with bruiser Brandon Jacobs. With Burress out of the picture, expect more ground and less air.
Major Off-Season Moves
June 28, 2010
Waived KR Chris Davis.
June 26, 2010
Waived QB Riley Skinner.
June 23, 2010
Agreed to terms with G Mitch Petrus and P Matt Dodge. Claimed WR-KR Chris Davis off waivers from Cincinnati.
June 22, 2010
Agreed to terms LB Phillip Dillard. Signed LB Adrian Tracy.
June 21, 2010
Waived P Jy Bond, DB Vince Anderson, TE Carson Butler, LB Lee Campbell and LB Micah Johnson.
May 7, 2010
Signed QB Riley Skinner and LB Micah Johnson. Waived QB Dominic Randolph.
May 1, 2010
Announced the retirement of P Jeff Feagles.
April 27, 2010
Signed QB Dominic Randolph, TE Jake Ballard, WR Tim Brown, WR Duke Calhoun, WR Victor Cruz, OL Dennis Landolt, C Jim Cordle, DE Ayanga Okpokowuruk, DT Nate Collins, LB Lee Campbell, CB Seth Williams, CB Leon Wright and S Michael Greco.
April 1, 2010
Signed P Jeff Feagles and S Deon Grant to one-year contracts.
March 9, 2010
Signed QB Jim Sorgi to a one-year contract.
March 6, 2010
Signed S Antrel Rolle. Released S Aaron Rouse and DB Londen Fryar.
February 23, 2010
Named Kevin Gilbride, Jr. offensive quality control coach.
February 12, 2010
Moved wide receivers coach Mike Sullivan to quarterbacks coach. Promoted offensive quality control coach Sean Ryan to receivers coach.
February 11, 2010
Released LB Antonio Pierce.
February 8, 2010
Claimed OT Herb Taylor off waivers from Denver.
January 29, 2010
Announced the retirement of quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer.
January 27, 2010
Named Robert Nunn defensive line coach.
January 14, 2010
Named Perry Fewell defensive coordinator.
Strength of Schedule
We are firm believers that strength-of-schedule analysis is essential when ranking players at every position. We applied this system (without the 5% NFL draft impact) in hindsight to last year's schedule as we were curious how well it could work. The notable results were that Michael Turner and the Falcons had a #32 ranked (easiest) rush schedule last season and DeAngelo Williams and the Panthers were #30.
Our SoS considers three factors when determining rankings for schedules for the upcoming year:
80% weight is applied to the quality of defense from the previous year. We determine quality of defense based on fantasy points given up (run and pass). However, before we get to that number, we factor in the quality of teams that these defenses faced (basically a strength-of-schedule for the previous year). This was all done by hand. Let's just say our boy, Stitchface, has a bit of the carpal tunnel-syndrome going on.
15% weight is applied to Free-Agent movement. We ranked each free agent's impact to their former team (2008), and then ranked each team according to whether they added or lost talent overall.
5% weight is applied to the NFL draft impact. It's tough to gauge a rookie's effectiveness which is why we valued it so low. Certain teams not only drafted defensemen well in '09, but also will be sliding those guys into highly deficient positions from '08, and usually, anything is an upgrade when you are starting a rookie.
If you trust Stitchface's formula (and you will eventually), all you need to realize is the following... The higher the SoS number, the easier the fantasy schedule.
Ranking: 1=toughest 32=easiest
Breaking News
Interesting news for 2nd-yr WR Ramses Barden. Maybe the Giants should put off practicing @ the new stadium for awhile.. http://es.pn/9ouj14 expand +
By saying you'd be "insulted" if your team took a playr at the same Pos. as you, aren't u also insulting your employer? http://bit.ly/9LzPdC expand +
Manningham inactive vs. Vikings expand +
Giants WR Mario Manningham has been declared inactive for the Week 17 game against the Vikings.
Pyro's Take:
Manningham had a nice year for himself and might end up being a WR3 for your fantasy team next year.
Brandon Jacobs put on injured reserve expand +
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs was put on injured reserve today, thus ending his 2009 NFL season. He will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery next week and will be out for the game against the Vikings this Sunday.
Pyro's Take:
Ahmad Bradshaw will get the start against Minnesota, and if you play your fantasy Super Bowl this weekend, he could end up being a decent RB2 for your team.
Brandon Jacobs' knee sore and swollen expand +
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs was knocked out of the game against the Panthers on Sunday with an injured knee and coach Tom Coughlin said today that it was indeed sore and swollen a day later.
"I hope its something he can overcome in a week," said Coughlin.
Pyro's Take:
Jacobs should be fine, but with the Giants officially out of the playoff hunt now, you might see the Giants rest their 265-pound RB in Week 17. Either way, he's become unplayable on your fantasy team.
Nicks hamstring doing fine expand +
Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks says that his injured hamstring "feels pretty good" and that he didn't even need an MRI to be taken on it.
Pyro's Take:
Nicks will be suited up and ready to go this Sunday as the Giants take on the Panthers. The Eli-led offense is clicking right now, so go ahead and take the chance on Nicks as a WR3 or flex for your fantasy team this weekend.
Nicks leaves MNF with hamstring injury expand +
Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks left in the 2nd quarter of the Monday Night Football game with a hamstring injury and did not return.
Pyro's Take:
Nicks said that his hamstring has been tight lately but that he didn't pull it or strain it and that it's not even close to as serious as the one he suffered in training camp. He should be fine for Week 16 action.
Manningham returns to practice expand +
Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham returned to practice today one day after being sent home sick.
Pyro's Take:
Mario should be in uniform Monday night, but shouldn't be used as any more than a flex on your fantasy football team.
Bradshaw misses practice again on Friday expand +
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) missed practice again on Friday and is looking like he may be a game-time decision on Monday.
Pyro's Take:
If Bradshaw misses the game Monday night against the Redskins, Brandon Jacobs would get a full load and could be used as a RB2 for your fantasy team. Even if Ahmad suits up, he still can't be used as more than a flex this weekend.
Bradshaw practices, probable for Sunday night expand +
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) went through a full practice on Friday and is listed as probable on the team's injury report this week.
Pyro's Take:
The Giants can use all the help they can get in this inner-division rivalry game, so it's nice that Ahmad will be playing. Bradshaw can be used as a flex on your fantasy football team as he should be getting his normal workload this Sunday.
Bradshaw sits out Thursday practice expand +
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) sat out Thursday's practice but is not expected to miss this Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Pyro's Take:
Bradshaw practiced yesterday, so we're assuming he's just resting his ankles in preparation for the game this weekend. He could be used as a flex on your fantasy team, but we'd suggest looking elsewhere on your bench if possible.
Bradshaw in for rare Wednesday practice expand +
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) was suited up and practicing with the team on Wednesday.
Pyro's Take:
Bradshaw had 7 carries to Jacobs' 13 last week against Dallas, yet out-gained him 47 to 39 yards. He might be trying to prove to the coaches that he deserves and can handle more touches this week, and we're guessing they listen. He's still not worth more than a flex play on your fantasy football team however.
Bradshaw limited in practice Friday expand +
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) practiced today on a limited basis and will be listed as questionable on the Week 13 injury report.
Pyro's Take:
It didn't look like Bradshaw was going to make it on game-day earlier in the week, but now it seems he'll be playing his normal role this Sunday. He's no more than a flex on your fantasy football team, however, and not a very good one at that.
Despite reports, Eli looks good to go expand +
Despite the reports that he has a stress reaction in his foot that will hamper his play the rest of the year, Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been practicing in full all week and says his performance won't be hindered at all because of the injury.
Pyro's Take:
The fact that he is going through all the normal drills in practice leads us to believe that Eli will be just fine... until he's not. One wrong move could still end his season. However, he shouldn't be too bad of a play for your fantasy football team this weekend.
Bradshaw out of boot, but not practicing expand +
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) was out of his walking boot at practice on Thursday, and even though he was not with the team doing drills, he was seen doing running activities including running full sprints on the side.
Pyro's Take:
If RB Danny Ware was healthy enough to play, our guess is that Bradshaw would be sitting this game out. However, the Giants are left depleted in the backfield right now, so they're probably seeing if they can get Ahmad good enough to suit up for the divisional match-up against the Cowboys on Sunday. No need to take him off your fantasy football bench though.
