Game Preview: Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, November 30, 2003

by | Nov 28, 2003 | Game Previews and Reviews

Approach to the Game – Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, November 30, 2003: Screw the opponent – that doesn’t matter any more. Here are 20 things I’d like to see on Sunday:

  1. The offensive line improve and play a more consistent game. By doing so, provide Kerry Collins with some assurance of a viable and consistent pass pocket.
  2. Seeing the amount of penalties significantly reduced, especially the false start and holding penalties by the offensive line.
  3. QB Kerry Collins to stop his downward slide and play like he did earlier this season when he was garnering “Player of the Week” honors. Kerry needs to have some confidence in his line, stop playing so timidly in the pocket, while not being to aggressively reckless with the football when it leaves his hands. It would be nice if he could throw three touchdown passes in a game.
  4. HB Tiki Barber breaking some long runs, including one that results in a touchdown. Of course, holding on to the football would be nice.
  5. WR Amani Toomer making any kind of big play down the field. Catching a short pass and turning it into a long gain. Getting into the end zone.
  6. In summary, any of the above three “blue chip” players for the Giants have a “blue chip” game.
  7. Not seeing long drives bog down due to penalty, dropped pass, sack, or any other kind of mistake that leads to negative yardage plays.
  8. Scoring touchdowns in the red zone.
  9. Preventing touchdowns by the opposition in the red zone.
  10. Winning the turnover battle.
  11. Seeing the defensive line get some consistent heat on the opposing quarterback, especially from a player other than Michael Strahan.
  12. Johnnie Lynn drawing up some blitzing schemes that actually confuse the defense and seeing some linebackers or defensive backs who actually can get to the quarterback.
  13. Not having the Giants get confused when they play zone coverage, leaving someone wide open.
  14. Not having the linebackers and secondary get burned by crossing patterns.
  15. Making some plays on the football in the air.
  16. Breaking a punt or kickoff return.
  17. Blocking a punt or field goal.
  18. The Giants out-coaching the other team.
  19. No new injuries.
  20. A blowout by the home team.

Am I asking too much?