This year the New York Giants participated in the Hall of Fame pre-season game defeating the Buffalo Bills 17-13 and testing out their new offense. Quarterback Eli Manning completed 6 of 7 passes for 43 yards. Coach Tom Coughlin noted after the game that he was encouraged and believes his team did a pretty good job given their practice time, which was close to what the league allows. The Giants are members of the NFC East division and as routine will face each of their cross-division rivals twice this season. These opponents include the Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. In addition to facing their usual opponents, the team will also play against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons among others this season.
The NY Giants finished the 2013 season with a record of 7-9, their most disappointing season of the last decade. Losing the first 6 games, they were able to make a small comeback by winning the following 4 but just couldn’t gain consistency in the remainder of the season’s games to finish strong. Last winning a Super Bowl in 2011, the team will look to regain its footing and solidify its position as a strong contender in the NFC East and beyond.
This season the Big Blue roster is full of returning veterans like Eli Manning, safety Antrel Rolle, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and wide receiver Victor Cruz. Additionally, the Giants have added cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from the Denver Broncos who is exceptionally fast. The G-Men begin their regular season play on the road on Monday Night Football, September 8, against the Detroit Lions.
