2016 Week 16 Thursday Night game ball

Week 16 Thursday game ball
I am just done with Thursday Night Football for a year. Last night has the kill shot for me. Watching the game, I didn’t really think that, but re-watching the highlights this morning, it’s just unbearable and embarrassing at this point. If I was a Giant fan I would be worried about my team, even if they still get into the playoffs. Eli had his annual horrific game and looking over the plays that the Giants made on both sides of the ball has to concerning. Eli just didn’t look good at all and it shows with the 3 interceptions and 63 pass attempts in the box score. First off NOBODY throws the ball 63 times during a game, it just doesn’t happen. Secondly, nothing good will happen if you throw the ball 63 times. The Giants running game just is nonexistent at this point. If I was any defensive coordinator on any of the possible playoff teams, I would use this game tap as a template on how to beat the Giants. With Beckham reportable exploding in the locker room after the loss, and barely escaping the Lions and the Cowboys, the Giants have decided to skid at the wrong point in the season. With an in division road game in Washington left on the schedule, it’s all hands on deck, and a most win scenario for the confidence level of the New York Football Giants.

For the Eagles, even in a winning effort, it wasn’t much better. Philadelphia got dominated in time of possession, ran less plays than the Giants, but managed to force more turnovers and win the game. The Eagles are not going to the playoffs but played spoiler for now for their in division rival. Everyone knew that the Eagles would step up for this game, as would any divisional opponent in this situation, but the Giants were lined up to make a statement of out Philadelphia and it just didn’t happen. Regardless of the time of possession and the number of plays, Philly punched the Giants in the mouth early on—and they just never recovered. Moving onto the game ball, it’s going to Philadelphia Eagles Safety Malcolm Jenkins for just ruining Eli Manning and the Giants Christmas. Jenkins was everywhere he needed to be, seemingly at the right place every single time, and made a play every time his number was called. Jenkins ended up with 6 total tackles, and 2 interceptions (one of them a pick-6).  In the end a sloppy way to start Christmas weekend in the NFL, and an ugly divisional win for the Eagles. Hopefully football picks up on Saturday.
Sources:(nfl.com)

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