Week 13 PreGame: Giants (10-1) at Redskins (7-4)
The New York Giants will face the Washington Redskins at the FedEx Field.
TV Info:
Game: New York Giants (10-1) @ Washington Redskins (7-4)
TV: FOX (Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa)
Radio: WFAN (Bob Papa, Carl Banks, Howard Cross)
Time: November 29, 2008; 1:00 p.m. ET
Game Notes:
- The Giants will face the Redskins for the second time this season, and this time on the road.
- The Giants lead the regular season series with the Redskins, 86-61-4.
- The Giants command a three-game lead over the Redskins.
- The Giants are coming into this game on a six-game win streak.
- Last week, New York defeated Arizona 37-29 to improve to 10-1.
- Last week, Washington beat Seattle 20-17 to improve to 7-4.
- The Giants’ total offense is ranked fifth in the NFL averaging 367.8 yards per game. The Giants are first in rushing (164.9), nineteenth in passing (202.9), and second in scoring (29.9).
- The Redskins’ total offense is ranked fourteenth in the NFL averaging 340.8 yards per game. The Redskins are third in rushing (143.7), twenty-first in passing (197.1), and twenty-eighth in scoring (18.3).
- The Giants’ total defense is ranked fifth in the NFL allowing 275.4 yards per game. The Giants are sixth against the run (84.8), seventh against the pass (190.5), and fifth in points allowed (18.1).
- The Redskins’ total defense is ranked third in the NFL allowing 272.0 yards per game. The Redskins are seventh against the run (89.3), fourth against the pass (182.7), and fifth in points allowed (18.1).
- Last week, Domenik Hixon got the game ball for racking up 269 all-purpose yards, including 201 return yards, which gave the Giants excellent field position throughout the game. His 68-yard kickoff return just before halftime set up New York’s go-ahead touchdown.
- Last week, Clinton Portis got the game ball for playing in spite of a sprained knee and wore down Seattle’s defense. He gained several crucial first downs in the final minutes to help run out the clock. He was also durable, carrying the ball 29 times for 143 yards.
- The Line: The Giants are favored by 3.5. Over/Under is 41.5.
Injury Report:
Giants - Out of Game: WR Plaxico Burress (Hamstring), LB Jonathan Goff (Hamstring). Questionable: RB Ahmad Bradshaw (Neck), RB Brandon Jacobs (Knee), DT Fred Robbins (Shoulder). Probable: WR Domenik Hixon (Ankle), DE Jerome McDougle (Knee), DE Justin Tuck (Lower Leg).
Redskins - Out of Game: LB Marcus Washington (Ankle). Questionable: DE Andre Carter (Foot), LB London Fletcher (Foot), DT Kedric Golston (Ankle), DT Cornelius Griffin (Shoulder), RB Clinton Portis (Knee/Oblique), T Chris Samuels (Knee). Probable: G Pete Kendell (Knee), DT Anthony Montgmery (Achilles).
Quote of the week:
“We have changed a couple things just because they have too. Our play calling and the way we approach this football game is just based on what we saw out of them the last couple of weeks. They are an improved bunch from what we faced in week one so we are going to try to change things up and try to catch them off-guard with some things. I am sure they have some tricks up their sleeve, too, so it is another chess match.” - DE Justin Tuck on the defensive changes from their Week 1 matchup against the Redskins
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