Giants @ Redskins Red Zone Preview

by Kevin Ewoldt on Dec 21, 2009 11:56 AM EST in Redskins Analysis

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The Skins were a perfect 4-4 last week against the Raiders. I wouldn't have put much stock in this but after the Broncos just fell to them, I think it is worth note. Sherm² has the Redskins offense clicking and there's no reason to believe it won't continue against the Giants. Aaron said he will play today, but the Giants secondary is against the ropes.

Big Blue's offense ranks 7th with 26.2 points per game, but it is not enough to get the job done since their defense is 5th worst at 25.4 points per game. The key to this game is keeping Eli Manning off tilt, which is feasible with the Giants Oline battling some injuries. Haynesworth is back which means Orakpo and Andre Carter should be able to do their thing. The Redskins have only beaten the Giants 11 out of the last 14 matches, so any kind of win would be nice.

As for the Giants defense, it ranks last in red zone defense. Campbell has put up back-to-back 100+ QB rating games, so this is a big game for Jason Campbell's status on being a Redskins. Beating Oakland is one thing, but if he can play strong against the NFC East foes, it will be near impossible not to bring him back next year.

Redskins Red Zone Statistics 2009
	*Redskins Offense*	*Opponent's Offense*
*@Giants*	2-3	0-3
*Rams*	0-5	1-3
*@Lions*	1-2	1-3
*Buccaneers*	1-3	1-1
*@Panthers*	2-3	2-3
*Chiefs*	0-1	0-2
*Eagles*	2-3	0-0
BYE	-	-
@Falcons	2-2	1-2
Broncos	2-4	0-1
@Cowboys	0-1	1-2
@Eagles	3-4	1-4
Saints	3-7	0-4
Raiders	4-4	1-2
Total	19-34	9-27

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Eagles fan here

I would consider it an upset if the Giants win. In fact, I think Jason Campbell is better than Eli Manning. Pulling for you guys tonight

by tanman5 on Dec 21, 2009 2:57 PM EST reply actions

I'm thinking there is going to a be a lot of turnovers in this game.

Both teams have banged up Olines and solid D lines.

"It was one of those things where everyone in the building was suddenly excited again," Cerrato said. "And all the women in the building were the most excited. They couldn't believe we were getting the guy from "Dancing With the Stars."

by Kevin Ewoldt on Dec 21, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

What's the News with our O-Line?

I read another guy had missed some practice this week. Is he playing, or are we set to have yet another lineup?

by DCtoAustralia on Dec 21, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions

Better than Manning?

What drugs are you taking?

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

by GeoFly on Dec 22, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

Tanman

Are you crazy or just delirious from celebrating the Eagles NFC East crown…Jason Campbell better than Eli Manning?!!! I will give you that Jason Campbell is better than the publicity he gets and Eli Manning is overrated due to his name and contract, but to say that Campbell is better is just absurd!!!

by DavidE on Dec 21, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions

we dont know how good jason campbell will be. the guy never had ANY protection or continuity. i think he would be very good in a play-action, ball control offense. better than the guys who brought us super bowl trophies already.

by les boulez bomber on Dec 21, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions

Wow, good post never thought about it but he will be better than the QB's that have already won us Super bowls in the past.

by LETJASONPASS on Dec 21, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions

I think this will be the game

that Campbell goes over 3000 yards for the season….Yeah just checked, he needs 54 yards to get there.

Looking at his career stats… he is having his best season so far. Actually his QB Rating, comp. percentage, TDs, season yds(probably), yds/game, and yds/throw have increased every season he has played.

The only downer this season is his 12 interceptions. He averaged just under 8 per season in his previous 3 years.

It’s hard to pick and choose reasons without contradicting myself, but I have no doubt….with a solid line and proper play calling from the start, Campbell would have been at least a Top-Ten passer this year.

Campbell has been the most consistent passer we’ve had since I can remember (the earliest QB I can remember is Rypen). As far as I’m concerned, he is our Franchise Quarterback.

by DCtoAustralia on Dec 21, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions

Just plugged those numbers into a spreadsheet...

Our Red Zone success percentage before Sherm^2 was 35%.

Since his arrival we are at 64%.

Wow! That is a huge difference.

We played some pretty crappy teams in the stretch with Zorn at the helms of the playbook. The Sherminator is earning his paycheck

by DCtoAustralia on Dec 21, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions

Redskins will win!!!

Hahahahahaha!! 24-0 in the 2nd quarter! You bums f*cking s*ck @ss! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Looooooooooooooooserrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsss!!!!

by fidgeroo on Dec 21, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions

Hahahahahahaha!

Listen to you chumps talking about red zone success percentages. How about this—YOU SUCK!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

by fidgeroo on Dec 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions

What a moron!!!!!

“I would consider it an upset if the Giants win. In fact, I think Jason Campbell is better than Eli Manning. "
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
38-6 in the 3rd qtr. Jim Zorn for President!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by fidgeroo on Dec 21, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions

Here's a tough question--Which team sucks more....

….the Republicans or the Redskins? Personally, I THINK IT’S A TIE!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by fidgeroo on Dec 21, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions