The New York Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in their final game of the season. The Giants look to close out the season with a win, and end the Eagles hopes of making the playoffs at the same time.
A win could save the jobs of Pat Shurmur, James Bettcher and Dave Gettleman, and cement Daniel Jones’ position as the team’s quarterback and offensive leader.
There are three keys to making this happen:
FINISH
When these two teams faced off in Week 14, the Giants had all of the momentum going into halftime. But Pat Shurmur and James Bettcher failed to make adjustments, showing the Eagles more of the same, something which is easy to defend and exploit.
This time, the Giants need to make the adjustments they didn’t make a few weeks ago. They need to stick with what works, like feeding Saquon Barkley, and show the Eagles different looks. Getting creative with play calling, much like they did last week, will go a long way toward keeping the Eagles on their toes and giving the Giants an edge.
The Giants almost beat the Eagles in their last meeting, and there’s no reason to think that they can’t this time. But making those adjustments is imperative.
Let it fly
The Giants literally have nothing to lose in this game, so it’s time to let Daniel Jones loose. Let them play backyard football, take shots down the field, throw it all against the wall. The Eagles can’t prepare for everything.
Allow Jones to show off his arm, allow the receivers to show they can make adjustments in their route running, allow the players to get creative. Let them go crazy and do things you normally don’t see in a game. This will throw off the Eagles and put them on their heels giving the Giants all the momentum they need for a win.
Have fun
This is the last time this team will play together as a unit. Every year, each team loses players to trades, free agency, retirement, injuries, etc., so this is the last time these players will be on the field together in the same uniform.
It’s time for the Giants to loosen up and have some fun together. This season has been rough and full of growing pains. The Giants have nothing to lose here, but everything to gain. Having fun is not only good for morale, but it also usually results in a win. And the Giants would love nothing more than to end the Eagles’ dream of making the playoffs in 2019.
Have fun, men, that’s why you started playing this game in the first place. Get back to your roots, enjoy being out there and reap the benefits of having a good time.
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