MONDAY NIGHT RECAP: A TALE OF TWO TEAMS 
These days the city of Jacksonville is the home for two different teams. One team has been struggling mightily this season. They've been swept by the Houston Texans, a team with 3 wins on the season. They've been unable to recover from injuries to stars like Mike Peterson, Byron Leftwich, and Donvoan Darius. Their receivers have been plagued my drop passes every week. Things are starting to get ugly for this team. There is a budding QB controversy, their RB is unhappy with his contract, and they are going no where quick.
The other team in Jacksonville is a lot different. They beat the Giants and Cowboys, and held the high-powered Colts to just 21 points. They've rallied together despite injuries to Mike Peterson, Byron Leftwich, and Donovan Darius. Their role players have stepped up to play huge roles. Their young WRs are stars in the making, after converting huge third downs with acrobatic catches. Things are starting to look up for this team. They have two terrific QBs that give them a chance to win every week. They have two of the best RBs in football. They are one of the best teams in the AFC.
The only question is: Which team will travel to Buffalo next week?
Eli Manning- The final totals don't look as bad because the Giants were forced to throw the entire second half, but the bottom line is that Eli Manning needs to step up his game quick if he's going to silence the New York crowd. Manning threw two awful interceptions that were right to Jaguar defenders. He's been horribly inaccurate the last couple of weeks. Part of the problem has been facing top defenses like Chicago and Jacksonville, which any QB would be sure to struggle against. Expect a bounce back next week against Tennessee.
Tiki Barber- The soon to be retired Giants RB had his worst game of the season. Tiki had 10 carries for just 27 yards, and he was not a factor at all in the passing game. The Jaguars seemed to know exactly what play the Giants were going to run as they were quick to close the gaps in the line. He's allowed one bad game the last two years, and expect him to bust out again next week against the Titans.
Jeremy Shockey- Although he was non-existent in the first half, Shockey finished with 7 catches for a season high 82 yards. The Giants were able to move the ball much better once they got Shockey involved, so expect them to try to do this earlier next week. Like every other Giant on offense, Shockey should have another good day next week against Jacksonville.
David Garrard- The Jags QB had his best day of the season completing 19 of 32 passes for 249 yards. The Giants were unable to get any sort of pressure on him, and as a result Garrard looked comfortable all game long. He converted several crucial third down passes, and his escapability at QB was one of the main reasons the Jags won. Expect him to have another good game next weke against Buffalo.
Fred Taylor- The MNF crew hit it perfectly when they said no one talks about this guys stats because the first word out of their mouth is about his injuries. While his yards per carry wasn't very high at all, Taylor finished with 79 yards and a TD. He should have scored again if it were not for a crucial fumble at the five yard line. He had his season high in carries, and it was a good sign that he showed no ill effects.
Maurice Jones-Drew- The Jags two most dangerous players on offense both play RB. Jones-Drew had a very productive 9 carry 45 yard day and a TD. He's on of the top 5 backup RBs in football, and could easily start for a handful of different teams in the league. It appears like Jones-Drew gets more carries in bigger games. Considering every game is a must-win here on out, he should get a lot of carries down the stretch.
These days the city of Jacksonville is the home for two different teams. One team has been struggling mightily this season. They've been swept by the Houston Texans, a team with 3 wins on the season. They've been unable to recover from injuries to stars like Mike Peterson, Byron Leftwich, and Donvoan Darius. Their receivers have been plagued my drop passes every week. Things are starting to get ugly for this team. There is a budding QB controversy, their RB is unhappy with his contract, and they are going no where quick.
The other team in Jacksonville is a lot different. They beat the Giants and Cowboys, and held the high-powered Colts to just 21 points. They've rallied together despite injuries to Mike Peterson, Byron Leftwich, and Donovan Darius. Their role players have stepped up to play huge roles. Their young WRs are stars in the making, after converting huge third downs with acrobatic catches. Things are starting to look up for this team. They have two terrific QBs that give them a chance to win every week. They have two of the best RBs in football. They are one of the best teams in the AFC.
The only question is: Which team will travel to Buffalo next week?
Eli Manning- The final totals don't look as bad because the Giants were forced to throw the entire second half, but the bottom line is that Eli Manning needs to step up his game quick if he's going to silence the New York crowd. Manning threw two awful interceptions that were right to Jaguar defenders. He's been horribly inaccurate the last couple of weeks. Part of the problem has been facing top defenses like Chicago and Jacksonville, which any QB would be sure to struggle against. Expect a bounce back next week against Tennessee.
Tiki Barber- The soon to be retired Giants RB had his worst game of the season. Tiki had 10 carries for just 27 yards, and he was not a factor at all in the passing game. The Jaguars seemed to know exactly what play the Giants were going to run as they were quick to close the gaps in the line. He's allowed one bad game the last two years, and expect him to bust out again next week against the Titans.
Jeremy Shockey- Although he was non-existent in the first half, Shockey finished with 7 catches for a season high 82 yards. The Giants were able to move the ball much better once they got Shockey involved, so expect them to try to do this earlier next week. Like every other Giant on offense, Shockey should have another good day next week against Jacksonville.
David Garrard- The Jags QB had his best day of the season completing 19 of 32 passes for 249 yards. The Giants were unable to get any sort of pressure on him, and as a result Garrard looked comfortable all game long. He converted several crucial third down passes, and his escapability at QB was one of the main reasons the Jags won. Expect him to have another good game next weke against Buffalo.
Fred Taylor- The MNF crew hit it perfectly when they said no one talks about this guys stats because the first word out of their mouth is about his injuries. While his yards per carry wasn't very high at all, Taylor finished with 79 yards and a TD. He should have scored again if it were not for a crucial fumble at the five yard line. He had his season high in carries, and it was a good sign that he showed no ill effects.
Maurice Jones-Drew- The Jags two most dangerous players on offense both play RB. Jones-Drew had a very productive 9 carry 45 yard day and a TD. He's on of the top 5 backup RBs in football, and could easily start for a handful of different teams in the league. It appears like Jones-Drew gets more carries in bigger games. Considering every game is a must-win here on out, he should get a lot of carries down the stretch.
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