Friday Night "Mights" - 5 Predictions for Redskins vs. Giants Game

by Sugar on Sep 11, 2009 5:02 PM EDT in Analysis Comment 42 comments

by Alex Brandon - AP

It says here that Brian Orakpo will begin his Reign of Terror this Sunday night against the Giants.

First thing is first. Earlier this week, Ben Roethlisberger and his legal team fielded a request from his accuser's legal team to provide them with a list of partners Ben has had sexual relations with to probe for possible previous sexual misconduct. After watching last night's 4th quarter and overtime performance, I fully expect that list to now include the Titans' defense.

Moving on to the game that matters, here are 5 bold predictions for Sunday's game. Bragging rights are on the line come Monday. I ask that you not only include your bold predictions in the comments section, but also note where you agree and disagree with mine. And don't come with anything less than a bold prediction.

1) Jason Campbell will go over 250 yards passing.- I will go with 282 yards passing for JC. I expect Zorn to come out throwing and I expect Campbell to connect on at least 3 big pass plays. Maybe the number will look better than it really is if Moss or Cooley rack up yards after the catch, but I can live with that.

2) Malcolm Kelly will have over 5 catches for over 70 yards. - I believe that the Giants secondary will be content to let Kelly get his while they pay special attention to Cooley and Moss. I also believe that Campbell and Zorn will force the ball to Kelly to prove to the league that they do in fact have a wide receiver not named Santana Moss. I haven't decided how integral Kelly's performance will be to winning, but the closer he gets to 100 yds receiving, the more I believe that translates into a win for Washington.

3) Orakpo will get his first TWO sacks.- I didn't want to predict just one sack, as that would be the weeny thing to do. With our full defensive complement on the field, I am ready to believe Orakpo will be able to wreak havoc in the Giants' offensive backfield. This will put him on pace for 32 sacks, and we will all say 32 would be a disappointment since he clearly is capable of 40 (VA_Skin, looking in your direction)

4) Clinton Portis will have a TD run of longer than 30 yards.- By far the boldest prediction of the lot. He has not broken one for a while. It might be his last one of the season, but on Sunday he will will his way into the end zone from outside of the red zone. Come on, CP...the HOF awaits!

5) LaRon Landry will tally an INT, a FF, and will NOT get steamrolled by Brandon Jacobs.- We all want him to show up around the ball a little more often than he seemed to last year. If Eli puts the ball in or around his hands, he MUST come down with it this time (see last year's whiff). I am hoping that our defensive line can prevent Jacobs from simply running free into the second level on Sunday. If that is the case, LaRon should not have to worry about getting crumpled again on national television.

We'll be posting a preview and will be doing a chat during the game. Is anyone else getting fired up out there?

Poll

Which is most likely to happen?

Campbell passes for over 250 yds

416 votes

Kelly has over 5 catches for over 70 yds

217 votes

Orakpo has at least 2 sacks

156 votes

Portis breaks a 30+ yard TD

92 votes

LaRon Landry notches an INT, FF, and stays from underneath Jacobs' cleats

39 votes

920 votes | Poll has closed

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Impressive List

Here’s my 5 mights:
1. Campbell will make more plays on the ground and help keep the Giants Pass Rush at bay. 7 carries 55 yrds and 1 td
2. Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly BOTH have big games
3. Cooley will re-appear as a scoring threat this game 1 td for him
4. DeAngelo looks more like the 2nd half of last season than the first half of the Pats game
5. Robert Henson looks so good as SLB that we release wynn and make Orakpo a full time de after this game

by Draco on Sep 11, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Optimistic!!!

My Fave 5.

5. D.Hall gets a pick 6
4. Orakpo forces QB fumble
3. Giants do not get more than 100 rushing yards</strong
2. Redskins offense score 3 touchdowns.
1. Campbell only sacked 4 times

by Elaw6 on Sep 11, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Campbell only Sacked 4 times?

so you want him sacked at a much higher pace than last year? Is that supposed to be a positive?

by BayAreaBullet on Sep 11, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep...

It is a positive. If JC does his usual ‘hold on to the ball for way to long’ routine he will be sacked double my prediction. He’s learned this offseason. 4 is a fair number, especially with the misfits and geriatrics protecting him.

by Elaw6 on Sep 11, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So...

The offensive line has been improved (not enough but improved nonetheless), Campbell is in his second year of the offense, the rookie wide receivers no longer look like rookies and are ready to contribute, and even though the Giants got 5 total sacks against us last year you believe that Campbell will

only

be sacked 4 times?

Maybe it’s just me but I just don’t see any logic there.

by bigrm18 on Sep 11, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you know

there is another way to look at this. What if Campbell is sacked 4 times but still wins the game AND throws for 250-300 yards? I know this may sound ludicrous, but it COULD BE A GOOD THING. Think it out:
We all know our O-line is suspect (to put it mildly). Guess who else’s O-line is suspect? Ben Roethlisberger’s. Guess who also got sacked 4 times this week? Ben Roethlisberger. And guess who threw for 360 yards AND won his game? Yep, you guessed it.
So what if Jason were to show he could handle the pressure AND the sacks, yet still pull out a big performance while winning the game? You know how disconcerting that would be for opposing teams? It’s gotta play hell on the Ravens that they face Big Ben every year, get to him regularly, yet he still beats them. Same with Tennessee the other night. Well, the Giants are built around their pass rush. What if Jason proved that that doesn’t matter?

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I guess

But I’d rather have our offensive line surprise us and look much improved, while Campbell still has all of the other stats. In our first game against the Giants we allowed 1 sack, and it was because of Campbell holding onto the ball too long. I’d just expect the offensive line (and Campbell) to be better since last year, not worst. However, winning is most important and if we can win while we give up 4 or more sacks then more power to us.

by bigrm18 on Sep 12, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All you ever do is talk down about our team

you lack the testicular fortitude for your opinions to matter on this thread. these are supposed to be BOLD predictions. not your atypical pansy “my team sucks” complex. go root for the bungles or da raidas. all of your predictions are subpar and proves your manhood and brainmatter is of the same mold. miniscule.

by TheOverLordMarshl on Sep 12, 2009 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you talkin to ME?

I can’t tell who you’re replying to. I’ll wait for you to answer before I tell you about my “manhood.”

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's replying to Elaw6 I'm pretty sure

When you click the “up” button that’s next to the “reply” button on a reply comment it will take you “up” to the comment that the replier was replying to.

I know that sounds confusing but click the “up” button on TheOverLordMarshl’s comment and it will take you to Elaw6’s comment, meaning TheOverLordMarshl was replying to Elaw6’s comment. Unless TheOverLordMarshl replied to the wrong comment because that would be different.

by bigrm18 on Sep 12, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So yeah....

While I go realistic, you live in fantasy world. I guess where i lack “testicular fortitude” you lack common sense.

Great Game Redskins!!

by Elaw6 on Sep 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Time Has Come

1. This is JC’s breakout year. Moss, Cooley, Kelly, and Thomas overwhelm NY’s pass defense. Santana catches a big bomb in stride during the 2nd quarter. Campbell throws for over 300, maybe a touchdown or two. By week 6, has a commercial deal with Chunky Soup.
2. Agree.
3. Orakpo. Gets two sacks and puts a highlight hit on Jacobs. Like the kind when Lavar hit somebody on a kickoff in his rookie year and knocked the guy out, along with himself. Jacobs plays scared the rest of the game, much to Landry’s relief.
4. Portis gets non TD run for over 60. Has 2 short yard TDs. Tops 120 yds.
5. Agree. Landry surprises when the FF is on Boss. Another highlight hit!
BONUS – Redskins score 4 TDs. Mix between Passing, Rushing and Defense. The rest of the NFC East gets worried.

by DCtoAustralia on Sep 11, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

let me preface this

that I think the Skins will do well this season. As a ‘Skins fan I want nothing less, but my apologies, I think we suck the pipe this week. we’re playing the Gints at their place and I believe that they are the most complete team in the NFC from what I can see. Not saying that there may not be weaknesses, but I just don’t know if we have enough of what it takes to beat them at their house at this time. I hope like hell that I get to come back and eat this crow, but I have to be realistic about what I see, I see Jason being under acute pressure and I’m not convinced that Portis and our Oline can run on these guys. I hope like hell I am wrong, I believe it will be a close game, In that spirit, here are my predictions:

1) I suspect that we get burned on some stinking short pass out in the flat and Bradshaw takes it to the house late in the game.

2) we suffer from a blocked Suisham FG attempt that gets run back for a score.

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Sep 12, 2009 2:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

gee thanks.

I’m not even gonna bother with the game now. Fink bastard, you ruined my year.

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yuo're welcome

just wait til you get the bill for services rendered ;-)

I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....

by piratedan7 on Sep 12, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mean...

This is more than Kool-aid drinking…this is Absinthe we’re all drinking on this thread.

Let’s state one thing. It’s great we’re playing the Giants first game. This is the best DLine in the NFL so at least we face them on the road when our entire Oline is healthy. Gives us a shot. I think the only reasonable option on the poll is Campbell throwing for 250. It should be 300…b/c that would have really made us think. The Oline was decent over the pre-season but Campbell took some serious shots. I unfortunately will be at the game in NY…so if things go sour, I can’t just start playing beruit…I gotta deal w/ 50,000 G-string fans. I put up a facebook status saying we’d cover and holy shit the reign of terror of comments came down in laughter/ridicule.

Can I add a poll option? Hunter Smith will have less than 6 punts. Who’s got the UNDER?!!?! I think in pre-season he averaged 37 punts per game.

by KevinE on Sep 12, 2009 2:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Absinthe....and whats wrong with that!!

I know is only 8am, but i could go for a glass.

by TheOverLordMarshl on Sep 12, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

First two I can seriously see

It’s almost automatic that if Campbell hits 250, Kelly will have 70 or so. Those two go hand in hand, and I can see Campbell hitting 250 easily, if they can push the Giants from cheating in the box, or hold off long enough for the WRs to get off the line. If so, we can beat the Giants readily enough. Orakpo getting two sacks is also more likely if JC is having a good day… because we’ll be ahead, and Manning will have to throw. If Jacobs is having a good day, though, Orakpo won’t get the sacks. For Portis to break a 30 yarder, once again, it becomes a lot more likely if JC is having a big day (and this means ~150ish in the first half alone) where the Giants have to stop cheating on the line of scrimmage. And it will be HORTON who gets the INT, not Landry. Landry might get a sack, though.

by BillWard on Sep 12, 2009 4:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BOLD?

You say you want BOLD predictions? You say you dont want weenie predictions? ALL OF YOURS ARE!!! Please add 50% production to all of your predictions and thats where i am at..

1. Campbell drops a Cleveland Steamer down the Giants throat and racks up 423 yrds 4 TDs.
2. Kelly is my fantasy sleeper, yet has a modest game compared to his future career with 8 grabs and 105 yrds 2 TDs.
3. Orakpophobia becomes a serious anxiety disorder Sunday afternoon. RAK gets 3 sacks, all the while singing “I put a spell on you” the whole game.
4. Portis has an identical opening day run to his 1st run with us 60+ yrd. Finishes the game with 147 yrds 1 RuTD 1 ReTD.
5. Best for last….Landry will have a career game. 3 INT 1TD, 2FF and he will DISINTEGRATE Bitchboy Jacobs ALC….actually both of them. Simultaneously. With a hit that is only by the power of the gods; the hit is so powerful the shockwave emitted from it induces vomiting in 100 ft radius. The injury forces Jacobs to contemplate his existence. He will then roll (in a wheel chair) over to one of the police officers guarding, swipe his firearm and proceed to blow his head off, bringing equality back to the position of runningback.

Those, are BOLD predictions…………………

by TheOverLordMarshl on Sep 12, 2009 8:05 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Greatest Predictions Ever!!

I am really going to be happy if 5 comes true

by Draco on Sep 12, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

yeah, well...

I loosened the lid to the jar for you.

by Sugar on Sep 12, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Totally rec'd.

by VA_Skin on Sep 12, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Those are

STUPID, UNREALISTIC, AND FAR-FETCHED PREDICTIONS

by Elaw6 on Sep 13, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK, lemme try

1) – Campbell throws for 2 TD’s. Notice I didn’t predict his yardage? That’s because…

2) – Portis AND Betts break 100yds, with Portis taking one to the house.

3) – Big Al shows HE’s the Beast of the East with a bone rattling, season ending hit on Jacobs.

4) – B-Rak breaks on the scene with a sack, a FF, draws numerous holding penalties AND forces many hurried throws by Eli, one of which…………drumroll please…….

5) – CARLOS ROGERS CATCHES AND takes back 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN!!!!

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 8:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Where's the option for...

LaRon is gonna get LaRon’d again and Haynesworth is going to underplay his contract and get pancaked.

Giants fan here with a little good natured ribbing. Actually reading this blog I was surprised to see all the Jason Campbell hate. The guys does nothing but keep his head down and work even after all the talk of replacing him in the offseason. Hope he does well, just not this week. Malcolm Kelly is poised to break out again just not this week.

by Lucky7 on Sep 12, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LaRon is gonna get LaRon’d again and Haynesworth is going to underplay his contract and get pancaked.

If Landry thinks about tackling Jacobs the same way he deserves to get ran over this time. I would imagine that Landry has learned from his past mistake and will not try to tackle Jacobs up top while he is running full speed, when Landry himself is standing still. I’m guessing Landry didn’t take physics at LSU.

Haynesworth and pancaked doesn’t belong in the same sentence, unless it says something like “Haynesworth is going to pancake Eli 10 feet into the turf on Sunday.”

Everyone on Hogs Haven tries to ignore the “Campbell is crap” type of commenters. However, they’ve died down lately because their hero and cult leader (Colt Brennan) is on the IR.

by bigrm18 on Sep 12, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well in this article here LaRon he wants to try to do the same thing he did the first time which probably means at some point today he’s going to get posterized.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/landry-puts-last-years-play-be.html

BTW, Colt looked good at last years preseason but I don’t know that his delivery will serve him well in the NFL. I’m a big Brennan fan from his Hawaii days.

by Lucky7 on Sep 13, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I heard

But what he mostly was saying is that he wasn’t going to shy away from contact. Also from the article linked above:

He a powerful back. Probably got to hit him low, but … I ain’t going to shy away from the contact.

So he definitely has learned from last year and I expect Landry to tear Jacobs’ legs apart if Jacobs gets to Landry.

by bigrm18 on Sep 13, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

IHOP

If Tom Brady, son of god, could barely play the next week after Haynesworth’s pancake, Eli doesn’t have a chance.

Thus, there are only two possibilities of pancake + Haynesworth:
pancake + Haynesworth = breakfast
or…
pancake + Haynesworth = Eli and Jacobs boo-hooing as the trainers dislodge their shoulder blades from their ribs.

Eli should take those rib protectors and turn them sideways because he’s going to spend alot of time on his back come Sunday.

by DCtoAustralia on Sep 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny, Sugar.

After watching last night’s 4th quarter and overtime performance, I fully expect that list to now include the Titans’ defense.

My predictions:

1) Devin Thomas and Carlos Rogers both score touchdowns.
2) Skins score >25 points.
3) Orakpo records an interception when Kevin Gilbride tests his coverage skills one too many times.

by Boo. on Sep 12, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here's a prediction

Not bold, ‘cause I like living in this reality. Bradshaw gets more yardage receiving than running, because he will catch 4-5 passes running past LFB or Orakpo in coverage for about 60 yds and a TD. Jacobs survives a couple of solid hits in the backfield from Fat Al, but Haynesworth tires as the Giants have long, clock eating drives. He spends the majority of the 4th quarter on one knee on the sideline, gasping for breath like a beached whale. Jacobs ends up with 75-90 yards, a low YPC, and a goalline TD, and the Giants control the clock and win 20-10. Deep down you know this is a very realistic outcome, don’t you?

Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!

by bigbluethruandthru on Sep 12, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

realistic?

I find it easier to agree with the predictions of Redskins fans rather than Giants fans. For some reason they seem less biased….

I’m new here by the way. Hi everyone.

by DCO'sfan on Sep 12, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would

be easier to heed what you Blue ~~Balls~~ Boys say if you didn’t keep acting like Haynesworth is over-rated. The guy has been the most destructive force in football over the past 2-3 years, and I’m sure you guys know it. I know your team does, since they came up a little bit short of Snyder on Big Al’s asking price (not surprising). Just like the G-Spots are gonna come up a little bit short this weekend. 24-20, Skins win in a knock down, drag out fight. Where Eli continuously gets knocked down, and Jacobs gets dragged out.

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We’ll see how overrated they think Haynesworth is when Eli has to pick up ten of his teeth off of the field, and Jacobs has no where to run this Sunday.

by bigrm18 on Sep 12, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never once in any of my posts

have I said Haynesworth is overrated. I was pulling for the Giants to get him, but I feel we got more value in getting two starters and a valuable backup for slightly less than what you payed for one. For now, two of those are banged up and probably won’t play. So for one game your investment is looking better. But on the same token, Tenn. never won a championship with him either. Other teams found ways to deal with him and win, so you know, it is in the realm of possibility. My point was simple; which is more likely? A 350+ man getting winded at the end of a hard game against a bruising running game or a QB throwing for more yards against a defense than he ever has before? Both are possible, I think mine is more likely, you hope your’s is. We shall see in less than 24 hours.

Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!

by bigbluethruandthru on Sep 12, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's fair

but I think you are failing to take into account the rest of our roster. The Giants aren’t the only ones with D-line depth. Remember, 2 of our backup D-tackles have starter experience. And, on 3rd downs, Daniels will see some time at DT, which, given his strength, he is more than capable of handling. I think Haynesworth will get more rest throughout the game than you think, then be ready come crunch(Eli) time.

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and as for

money spent, I agree that Haynesworth wouldn’t have made sense for you all. But we needed a playmaker on our D-line. On the other hand, with Osi, Tuck, and Kiwi-fruit, I didn’t see the point in paying Canty starter salary.

by CJHutch on Sep 12, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Canty

That is because he is a DT, and we have 2 on the last year of their contract,

On passing down, we will have Osi and Kiwi outside and Tuck/Canty on the inside …. pick your poison

Eli was hardly hit once, Campbell had a good day but was forced into lots of mistakes

by a hay on Sep 13, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Redskins/Giants

Well, the game is over and whoever predicted the Skins would win, and get 280 yards passing,etc. needs some help.
Unfortunately, the Redskins are a poor team in need of a good quarterback above all. I won’t comment on their other shortcomings.

by stanbar1 on Sep 13, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs