Giants and Saints in Battle of Unbeatens

The Giants and Saints play in New Orleans on Sunday in a battle of unbeatens. A lot of people are saying the Giants season starts now, but I don’t agree. The Giants season began week one against an NFL team (Redskins) and the season has continued through five weeks, all wins, against five NFL teams. No NFL team can be taken for granted because with that mentality, they’ll beat you. Several times we have seen a strong team looking over a weaker team, looking ahead to a bigger game, and lose to the weaker team. The Giants have worked hard, played through injuries, and it’s unfair to them to say their season starts now when they are off to a 5-0 start.

On to the game itself. Two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL will be on display in the Superdome. Eli Manning and Drew Brees look to lead their respective teams to 6-0. 

Eli Manning, who is originally from New Orleans, said, “I am excited about it. First time playing in the Superdome, ever, for any level of football. I am excited about getting the opportunity to play where my father spent most of his career, going to back to New Orleans and playing New Orleans, who is playing very well this year. Two undefeated teams. It should be a great atmosphere.”

As for X’s and O’s, the Giants defense should be able to shut down Brees, who started the season hot but has cooled down since. The Saints are having a very strong season running the ball unlike last season. They are averaging 166.2 yards per game on the ground, good for second in the NFL. Their offense can be tantalizing at times but the Giants defense is up for the challenge. The Jets defense did a real nice job handling the Saints and the Giants defense is more solid than the Jets defense. Offensively, Brandon Jacobs needs to find his game. Ahmad Bradshaw had looked more like the Giants number one back, but Jacobs still poses a threat. Defenses load the box when Jacobs is on the field, making it hard for him to get going. 

This could turn out to be a very entertaining game. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. at the Superdome.