First, The Washington Redskins. New coach, new system, new receivers, veteran offensive line, Clinton Portis if he's healthy, Santana Moss in the West Coast Zorn version, dink and dunk, run after catch, hit Cooley underneath. Defensive line is questionable. Linebackers are okay. Defensive backfield is better at S than at CB. This seems like a ball control kill the clok kind of game for the Giants -- run the football, keep their offense off the field, and take our shots downfield taking advantage of Burress' height v. smaller CBs. Potential hazards: The QB, Campbell gets hot. This offense just might fit his skill level perfectly and the coach is smart enough to tailor the offense to the players' best skills. Giants should use the offense to keep them off the field and use our versatile attack to control the clock and, on defense, get after the QB, don't let him set his feet. Also, hit Portis early and often. Don't be surprised if Kenny Phillips starts right away. Also, expect the young linebackers to play smart/fast football, using the versatile Kiwanuka in various disguised blitzes. I predict now one corner blitz that rattles the bones of Jason Campbell and results in a defensive touchdown for us. You heard it first here. Giants 31 - Redskins - 13
Next, The St. Louis Rams.
