Gmen Report

Giants Beat Patriots, 21-17, Win Super Bowl XLVI

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Hakeem Nicks had a big night, paving the way to a victory for the Giants over the Patriots, 21-17 in Indianapolis. With the victory, New York is the champion of Super Bowl XLVI.

Eli Manning completed the game 30 for 40 with 296 yards passing, one touchdown and no interceptions. Tom Brady went 27 of 41 with 276 yards passing, two touchdowns and one pick for the Patriots.

Ahmad Bradshaw ran for 72 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown in addition to two receptions for 19 yards. Nicks was a highlight, pulling in 10 balls for 109 yards.

The New York defense gave up 83 yards rushing and 266 passing. They brought down Brady for two sacks.

Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a big day with 67 receiving yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Wes Welker also had a good game with 60 receiving yards and 21 rushing.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B	83	E. Manning	30	40	282	1	0

Patriots Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B	85	T. Brady	27	41	266	2	1

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	90	A. Bradshaw	RB	17	72	4.2	1
C	73	B. Jacobs	RB	9	37	4.1	0
-	-	D. Ware	RB	1	6	6.0	0

Patriots Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	78	B. Green-Elli	RB	10	44	4.4	0
B	86	W. Welker	WR	2	21	10.5	0
C+	79	D. Woodhead	RB	7	18	2.6	0

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	94	H. Nicks	WR	10	109	10.9	0
B-	82	M. Manningham	WR	5	73	14.6	0
C+	78	B. Pascoe	TE	4	33	8.2	0

Patriots Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	A. Hernandez	TE	8	67	8.4	1
B	86	W. Welker	WR	7	60	8.6	0
C	76	D. Branch	WR	3	45	15.0	0

Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks Probable to Play Super Bowl XLVI Against Patriots

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

New York will most likely have wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, who is listed as probable to play against the Patriots on the road this week despite a shoulder injury. On the season, Nicks has 1192 yards receiving and seven touchdowns.

Probable

Safety Tyler Sash, Foot
Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw, Foot
Linebacker Jacquian Williams, Foot
Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks, Shoulder
Defensive End Osi Umenyiora, Knee
Cornerback Corey Webster, Hamstring

Injured Reserve

Wide Receiver Domenik Hixon, Knee
Defensive Back Justin Tryon, Arm
Cornerback Michael Coe, Shoulder
Marvin Austin, Pectoral
Wide Receiver Michael Clayton, Knee
Linebacker Clint Sintim, Knee
Linebacker Jonathan Goff, Knee
Cornerback Terrell Thomas, Knee
Offensive Tackle Will Beatty, Eye
Guard Stacy Andrews, Other Excused

Stat of the Day: Most sacks in a season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:09 +0000

Since 1982, the most sacks recorded by the Giants in a season is 68 in 1985. Leonard Marshall led the team with 15 sacks in that season.

Top 5 Most Def Sacks
Sk	Season	Record
68	1985	10-6
59	1986	14-2
55	1987	6-9
54	1998	8-8
54	1997	10-5

New York Giants (9-7) Square Off Against New England Patriots (13-3) in Super Bowl XLVI

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:09:05 +0000

The New York Giants and the New England Patriots will play for the NFL championship when they meet at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM ET and the game can be seen on NBC.

In their previous meeting in week nine, the Patriots fell, 24-20. Mathias Kiwanuka racked up 12 tackles and one interception.

The Giants enter the game fresh off a close 20-17 win over the 49ers. Eli Manning completed 32 passes on 58 attempts for 316 yards, two scores and no picks. Victor Cruz also had a good game, catching 10 balls for 142 yards. The Patriots come into the game fresh off a close 23-20 victory over the Ravens. Rob Gronkowski put forth a terrific effort, hauling in five passes for 87 yards.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A	93.5	E. Manning	359	589	4,933	29	16

Patriots Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100+	T. Brady	401	611	5,235	39	12

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	85.2	A. Bradshaw	RB	171	659	3.9	9
C	76.6	B. Jacobs	RB	152	571	3.8	7
C-	72.0	D. Ware	RB	46	163	3.5	0

Patriots Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	78.8	B. Green-Elli	RB	181	667	3.7	11
C	76.9	S. Ridley	RB	87	441	5.1	1
C-	71.4	D. Woodhead	RB	77	351	4.6	1

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	98.6	V. Cruz	WR	82	1,536	18.7	9
A	94.1	H. Nicks	WR	76	1,192	15.7	7
B-	81.4	J. Ballard	TE	38	604	15.9	4

Patriots Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	W. Welker	WR	122	1,569	12.9	9
A+	100+	R. Gronkowski	TE	90	1,327	14.7	17
A+	100+	A. Hernandez	TE	79	910	11.5	7

Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks Probable to Play Super Bowl XLVI Against Patriots

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is listed as probable (shoulder injury) and should be available for New York against the Patriots on the road this week. On the year, Nicks has 1192 yards receiving and seven touchdowns.

Questionable

Safety Tyler Sash, Concussion
Linebacker Chase Blackburn, Shoulder
Running Back Da'Rel Scott, Knee
Linebacker Mark Herzlich, Ankle

Probable

Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw, Foot
Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks, Shoulder
Defensive End Osi Umenyiora, Knee

Injured Reserve

Wide Receiver Domenik Hixon, Knee
Defensive Back Justin Tryon, Arm
Cornerback Michael Coe, Shoulder
Marvin Austin, Pectoral
Wide Receiver Michael Clayton, Knee
Linebacker Clint Sintim, Knee
Linebacker Jonathan Goff, Knee
Cornerback Terrell Thomas, Knee
Offensive Tackle Will Beatty, Eye
Guard Stacy Andrews, Other Excused

Giants Take Down 49ers in OT, 20-17, Reach Super Bowl XLVI

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:22:37 +0000

Victor Cruz was a big receiving threat all night, leading the way to a late victory for the Giants over the 49ers, 20-17 in San Francisco. With the win, New York moves on to Super Bowl XLVI.

Eli Manning put together a solid game, going 32 for 58 with 316 yards passing, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Alex Smith went 12 of 26 with 196 yards passing, two touchdowns and no interceptions for the 49ers.

Ahmad Bradshaw was a key factor for the Giants, running all over the 49ers for 74 yards on 20 carries in addition to six receptions for 52 yards. Cruz was a top receiver, catching 10 passes for 142 yards.

The New York defense was the major reason for the victory, giving up 150 yards rushing and 178 passing. They got to Smith for three sacks.

49ers tight end Vernon Davis gave a standout effort with 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Running back Frank Gore also had a noteworthy performance with 74 rushing yards and 45 receiving.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	90	E. Manning	32	58	267	2	0

49ers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	87	A. Smith	12	26	178	2	0

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	96	A. Bradshaw	RB	20	74	3.7	0
D+	70	B. Jacobs	RB	5	13	2.6	0
B+	90	E. Manning	QB	1	-2	-2.0	0

49ers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	92	F. Gore	RB	16	74	4.6	0
B+	87	A. Smith	QB	6	42	7.0	0
C	73	K. Hunter	RB	4	31	7.8	0

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	V. Cruz	WR	10	142	14.2	0
C+	79	H. Nicks	WR	5	55	11.0	0
A	96	A. Bradshaw	RB	6	52	8.7	0

49ers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	V. Davis	TE	3	112	37.3	2
A-	92	F. Gore	RB	6	45	7.5	0
C	77	D. Walker	TE	2	36	18.0	0

Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks Probable to Play NFC Championship Against 49ers

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

New York expects to have wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (ankle injury), who is listed as probable to play against the 49ers on the road this week. Nicks has 1192 yards receiving and seven touchdowns thus far this year.

Questionable

Tight End Jake Ballard, Knee

Probable

Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw, Foot
Wide Receiver Hakeem Nicks, Ankle
Defensive End Justin Tuck, Shoulder
Defensive End Osi Umenyiora, Knee
Cornerback Corey Webster, Hamstring
Quarterback Eli Manning, Other Illness
Linebacker Mark Herzlich, Ankle
Guard David Baas, Other Illness

Injured Reserve

Wide Receiver Domenik Hixon, Knee
Defensive Back Justin Tryon, Arm
Cornerback Michael Coe, Shoulder
Marvin Austin, Pectoral
Wide Receiver Michael Clayton, Knee
Linebacker Clint Sintim, Knee
Linebacker Jonathan Goff, Knee
Cornerback Terrell Thomas, Knee
Offensive Tackle Will Beatty, Eye
Guard Stacy Andrews, Other Excused

Stat of the Day: Most turnovers forced in a game

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:19:10 +0000

The highest number of turnovers the Giants have forced in a game since 1966 is 6 against the Redskins on Dec 05, 2010.

Top 5
To	Date	Opp	Result
6	Dec 05, 2010	WAS	W 31-7
5	Sep 12, 2010	CAR	W 31-18
4	Jan 15, 2012	GB	W 37-20
4	Nov 06, 2011	NE	W 24-20
4	Jan 02, 2011	WAS	W 17-14

New York Giants (9-7) Battle San Francisco 49ers (13-3) in NFC Championship

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:09:09 +0000

A Super Bowl berth is up for grabs when the New York Giants travel to Candlestick Park to take on the San Francisco 49ers. FOX will broadcast the game and kickoff is at 6:30 PM ET.

In week 10, the Giants lost to the 49ers, 27-20. Eli Manning found pay dirt twice in addition to completing 26 passes on 40 attempts for 311 yards and two picks.

In their previous outing, the Giants defeated the Packers 37-20. Hakeem Nicks had seven catches for 165 yards and two scores. Manning also contributed by going 21 for 33 for 330 yards while finding the end zone three times and throwing one pick. The 49ers are also coming off a win over the Saints, 36-32. Alex Smith put forth an impressive effort, going 24 for 42 for 299 yards passing, four total scores and no interceptions. Another strong showing came from Vernon Davis, who caught seven balls for 180 yards and two touchdowns.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A	93.5	E. Manning	359	589	4,933	29	16

49ers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C+	79.8	A. Smith	273	445	3,144	17	5

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	85.2	A. Bradshaw	RB	171	659	3.9	9
C	76.6	B. Jacobs	RB	152	571	3.8	7
C-	72.0	D. Ware	RB	46	163	3.5	0

49ers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	83.5	F. Gore	RB	282	1,211	4.3	8
C-	71.4	K. Hunter	RB	112	473	4.2	2
C+	79.8	A. Smith	QB	52	179	3.4	2

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	98.6	V. Cruz	WR	82	1,536	18.7	9
A	94.1	H. Nicks	WR	76	1,192	15.7	7
B-	81.4	J. Ballard	TE	38	604	15.9	4

49ers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	87.3	M. Crabtree	WR	72	874	12.1	4
A-	91.0	V. Davis	TE	67	792	11.8	6
C	75.3	K. Williams	WR	20	241	12.1	3

Giants Defeat Packers, 37-20, Reach NFC Championship

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Hakeem Nicks had a big day, paving the way to a good win for the Giants over the Packers, 37-20 in Green Bay. With the victory, New York advances to the NFC Championship.

Eli Manning lit up the Packers for three scores on 21 of 33 passing for 330 yards and one pick. On the Packers side, Aaron Rodgers went 26 for 46 with 264 yards passing, two touchdowns, one pick and one fumble.

Ahmad Bradshaw ran for 63 yards on 12 carries in addition to three receptions for 21 yards. Nicks was a weapon for the offense, catching seven passes for 165 yards with two touchdowns.

The New York defense surrendered 147 yards rushing and 241 passing. They harassed Rodgers and the Packers offensive line with an imposing four sacks.

Packers wide receiver Donald Driver totaled 45 receiving yards and one touchdown. Next to Rodgers, he was the top performer for Green Bay.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	99	E. Manning	21	33	325	3	1

Packers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B	84	A. Rodgers	26	46	241	2	1

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	86	A. Bradshaw	RB	12	63	5.3	0
C-	71	B. Jacobs	RB	9	22	2.4	1
A+	99	E. Manning	QB	4	10	2.5	0

Packers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	84	A. Rodgers	QB	7	66	9.4	0
B-	82	J. Starks	RB	6	43	7.2	0
C-	72	R. Grant	RB	8	33	4.1	0

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	H. Nicks	WR	7	165	23.6	2
B	83	V. Cruz	WR	5	74	14.8	0
C+	77	M. Manningham	WR	3	31	10.3	1

Packers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B-	82	D. Driver	WR	3	45	15.0	1
C	75	G. Jennings	WR	4	40	10.0	0
C	74	J. Nelson	WR	3	39	13.0	0