Bet the Bank on the Giants Part 2

**outdrawed** · 01-06-08, 08:24 PM

What exactly will the Cowboys doing this week, jeffries, seeing as the Giants will be the only ones preparing for the game it seems.

**jeffries** · 01-06-08, 08:41 PM

Hey outdrawed, remember what that other guy said in the other "Bet the bank on the Giants" post of mine. He said if Eli doesn't throw an interception, Giants will win. That's what happened man. Now I'm not expecting Eli to go clean next week. I expect at least 1 interception in the game, but don't count Romo out either. He tends to throw interceptions as well. Dallas might have the high powered offense, but once again they are facing ONE OF the leagues top defenses. The 2prior games were regular season games. This is where they separate the men from the boys. Expect to see this game come very close, possibly by a FG. The Giants Defense is gonna be up Romo's ass all night long.

Bet the Bank my friend. They'll be studying the Cowboys closely and watching film of their prior games against the Cowboys.

**outdrawed** · 01-06-08, 08:43 PM

You didn't answer my question. One of the reasons you're picking the Giants (well besides the fact you're a Giants fan, but that's besides the point), is that they'll spend the week preparing for the Cowboys. As a casual fan, I was under the assumption that the Cowboys would be doing the same thing.

I haven't seen a line so I have no idea what side I'll be on, but I really hope you're going to be betting the Giants for reasons other than "they'll be closely watching film of their prior games".

**jeffries** · 01-06-08, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by outdrawed

You didn't answer my question. One of the reasons you're picking the Giants (well besides the fact you're a Giants fan, but that's besides the point), is that they'll spend the week preparing for the Cowboys. As a casual fan, I was under the assumption that the Cowboys would be doing the same thing.

I haven't seen a line so I have no idea what side I'll be on, but I really hope you're going to be betting the Giants for reasons other than "they'll be closely watching film of their prior games".

The line is Giants +7.5 and thats not entirely off either. When you put both teams together, Dallas is clearly the better team. Of course Dallas is going to be the favorite here, also having home field advantage (not that that matters to the Giants).. The truth is, the Postseason is just not the same as the Regular Season. I don't have the time right now to go over all the Stats, but I highly doubt the Giants are gonna let the Cowboys sweep them 3-0. This game's gonna be much closer then the previous two games they played.

**The Seer** · 01-06-08, 08:57 PM

Shockey is the one who is productive against the cowboys. he won't be there this time around. The bucs didn't have the offensive personnel but the Cowboys do and then some. Bucs couldn't play catch up. Trust me, Cowboys watch film too.

Romo is mobile enough to get away from the Giants pass rush (see game 1 and 2). I don't see Eli having 2 good weeks in a row. The Giants secondary will be toast this week.

**cweh** · 01-06-08, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by jeffries

The line is Giants +7.5 and thats not entirely off either. When you put both teams together, Dallas is clearly the better team. Of course Dallas is going to be the favorite here, also having home field advantage (not that that matters to the Giants).. The truth is, the Postseason is just not the same as the Regular Season. I don't have the time right now to go over all the Stats, but I highly doubt the Giants are gonna let the Cowboys sweep them 3-0. This game's gonna be much closer then the previous two games they played.

chances of them winning is slim... but I do agree it will be a close game. I will take the +7.5 and over 46

**jeffries** · 01-06-08, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by The Seer

Shockey is the one who is productive against the cowboys. he won't be there this time around. The bucs didn't have the offensive personnel but the Cowboys do and then some. Bucs couldn't play catch up. Trust me, Cowboys watch film too.

Romo is mobile enough to get away from the Giants pass rush (see game 1 and 2). I don't see Eli having 2 good weeks in a row. The Giants secondary will be toast this week.

I'm seeing Eli and Tony both throwing at least 1 interception in this game, possibly more. Still, the defense will outplay Dallas's defense.. Hopefully we can limit Dallas points scored and get some points of our own and work around Dallas offense

Now I hear Terrell Owens was injured back in Week 17. Any update on this?

**jeffries** · 01-06-08, 09:50 PM

Also Kevin Boss has been doing an amazing job in place of Jeremy Shockey. I hardly notice the difference. Boss has caught 2 TD's since playing starter in place of Shockey and has been good at picking up 1st Downs. He's a reliable TE

**The Seer** · 01-06-08, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by jeffries

I'm seeing Eli and Tony both throwing at least 1 interception in this game, possibly more. Still, the defense will outplay Dallas's defense.. Hopefully we can limit Dallas points scored and get some points of our own and work around Dallas offense

Now I hear Terrell Owens was injured back in Week 17. Any update on this?

Cowboys optimistic about Owens

January 6, 2008
IRVING, TEXAS (TICKER) -- The Dallas Cowboys are optimistic that wide receiver Terrell Owens will return to the lineup for next Sunday's divisional playoff game against the New York Giants.

Owens has been sidelined since suffering a high ankle sprain in the Cowboys' 20-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on December 22.

By the time the Cowboys take the field next next week, however, he will have had three weeks to recover.

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Owens did not play in Dallas' regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins while the Cowboys had a bye in the first round of the playoffs as the top seed in the NFC playoffs.

"I like where he is," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday on his radio show. "Our trainers are really satisfied with the progress he's making."

Earlier this week, Owens removed the boot he had been wearing since suffering the injury.

"The swelling, (there is) none detectable or relatively little," Jones added. "And when you compare that and the nature of his injury with the rehab of other players in similar situations, then we should be optimistic."

In 2004, while with the Philadelphia Eagles, Owens missed the last two games of the regular season and two playoff contests with a fractured ankle.

He returned for Super Bowl XXXIX, however, and caught nine passes for 122 yards.

This season, Owens caught 81 passes for a team-high 1,355 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games.

**Seattle Slew** · 01-06-08, 10:37 PM

I also like the Giants to cover and possibly win outright. Wade Phillips is under a ton of pressure to win this game. Who knows where Tony Romo's head is at?

**ChampDog** · 01-06-08, 10:42 PM

Yes my Friend, nothing like some film to put one 2 SleepZZzzzzZZZzzz

Dam who thru that eraser

Originally posted by The Seer

Shockey is the one who is productive against the cowboys. he won't be there this time around. The bucs didn't have the offensive personnel but the Cowboys do and then some. Bucs couldn't play catch up.

Trust me, Cowboys watch film too.

Romo is mobile enough to get away from the Giants pass rush (see game 1 and 2). I don't see Eli having 2 good weeks in a row. The Giants secondary will be toast this week.

**tblues2005** · 01-06-08, 10:52 PM

The Giants came very close to beating New England and they beat Tampa like they were nothing, they are on a roll and I would be willing to take the points in this one, I think they have the best shot at beating any favorite this week.

**jeffries** · 01-06-08, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by tblues2005

The Giants came very close to beating New England and they beat Tampa like they were nothing, they are on a roll and I would be willing to take the points in this one, I think they have the best shot at beating any favorite this week.

Completely agree. The Giants also play great road games I believe 8-1 it was or something like that. Giants take this one by a FG

**outdrawed** · 01-07-08, 12:04 AM

jeffries, i admire your homerism, but that's all it is, homerism, and it's really hard to take the input of any homer seriously.

**SBR Lou** · 01-07-08, 12:05 AM

Outdrawed,

No offense, you're wrong on this one. The Giants are going to spend all week preparing for the Cowboys.

**outdrawed** · 01-07-08, 12:07 AM

Yeah, well Tony Romo banged Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood (probably at the same time) so who's laughing now?

**jeffries** · 01-07-08, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by outdrawed

Yeah, well Tony Romo banged Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood (probably at the same time) so who's laughing now?

Blah, your just mad that the Giants made the playoffs and advanced past Tampa Bay whom you were so confident would win... And oh yeah, to me it looked like Eli Manning was the teacher making Jeff Garcia look like the Student in that football game..

Only a person from Miami would be this angered. Are you from Miami Outdrawed?? possibly a Miami Dolphins fan

**outdrawed** · 01-07-08, 12:16 AM

Actually, I'm a Pats fan....so whoops, there goes that argument.

The only person who thinks the Giants are >50% to win this game are people who have an emotional interest in them. It's not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you don't let it adversely affect you in a significant way. As I said before, the Giants may be the play. I'll do some analysis later this week and come to a conclusion, but I can guarantee you they're not >50% to win the game.

**jeffries** · 01-07-08, 12:24 AM

Originally posted by outdrawed

Actually, I'm a Pats fan....so whoops, there goes that argument.

The only person who thinks the Giants are >50% to win this game are people who have an emotional interest in them. It's not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you don't let it adversely affect you in a significant way. As I said before, the Giants may be the play. I'll do some analysis later this week and come to a conclusion, but I can guarantee you they're not >50% to win the game.

Well that I can't argue because I'll clearly admit Dallas is the better football team even though I'm a die hard giants fan (No offense but I've always hated the Pats, this year more then any). But hey, I can tell you that the Giants WILL NOT go down easy next Sunday when they face off against Dallas. If Terrell Owens isn't playing in that game, I'm telling you, expect NY to win that game.

**LT Profits** · 01-07-08, 08:18 AM

First off, the Giants are definitely NOT > 50% to win outright.

Still, the Giants +8ish could be good. I'll look closer in the next day of two.

**The Seer** · 01-07-08, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by crazyl

Outdrawed,

No offense, you're wrong on this one. The Giants are going to spend all week preparing for the Cowboys.

No kidding? Do you think the Cowboys won't?

**jeffries** · 01-08-08, 02:20 AM

bump

**BigMoney** · 01-08-08, 09:08 AM

Close Game

I love taking the Giants and the 8points here plus the over...

**Louisvillekid1** · 01-08-08, 07:02 PM

GL, but i think you might wanna quit while your ahead. . .

**pavyracer** · 01-08-08, 07:18 PM

It is very hard in the NFL to play three tough games in a row. Giants players are bruised and acking from the beating they got playing two of the hardest hitting teams in Patriots and Buccs in successive weeks whereas Cowboys have been sitting in their jacuzzis for the last two weeks studying film.

Please factor this in you decision to play the Giants ML. I fancy Giants play at 1H, Giants to cover the spread but not win outright.

My favorite bet is this hard to beat 7 pt teaser:

Giants +14.5
Cowboys -0.5

**treece** · 01-09-08, 12:13 AM

I'm looking at Pinny's lines and they got Giants +9 -120. This is why I want to move to Canada.

**jeffries** · 01-09-08, 02:39 AM

Take the ML Slimmy. Giants will win this one outright and Dallas will say ByeByee and go back home and start preparing for next season

**SBR Lou** · 01-09-08, 04:09 AM

Jeffries,

Getting cold feet on this one yet? Word is TO will play, not sure if he will be 100% but just in his effect on coverage assignments alone that tips the scale back in Dallas' favor on offense. They should be able to move the ball even if he's more limited, decoy city to free up Witten or Crayton.

**TCOWBOYS6** · 01-09-08, 04:53 AM

Jags + Points
Seattle + Points
Indy - Points
Cowboys - Points

Thats What Im Picking Period

**BigBollocks** · 01-09-08, 05:28 AM

Jeffries I too really like the Giants + the points, and think they have a reasonable shot of winning outright (and winning the entire NFC for that matter) as well. GL to us this weekend...

**greek** · 01-09-08, 07:42 AM

thats my boy

seer

Originally posted by The Seer

Cowboys optimistic about Owens

January 6, 2008
IRVING, TEXAS (TICKER) -- The Dallas Cowboys are optimistic that wide receiver Terrell Owens will return to the lineup for next Sunday's divisional playoff game against the New York Giants.

Owens has been sidelined since suffering a high ankle sprain in the Cowboys' 20-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on December 22.

By the time the Cowboys take the field next next week, however, he will have had three weeks to recover.

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Owens did not play in Dallas' regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins while the Cowboys had a bye in the first round of the playoffs as the top seed in the NFC playoffs.

"I like where he is," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday on his radio show. "Our trainers are really satisfied with the progress he's making."

Earlier this week, Owens removed the boot he had been wearing since suffering the injury.

"The swelling, (there is) none detectable or relatively little," Jones added. "And when you compare that and the nature of his injury with the rehab of other players in similar situations, then we should be optimistic."

In 2004, while with the Philadelphia Eagles, Owens missed the last two games of the regular season and two playoff contests with a fractured ankle.

He returned for Super Bowl XXXIX, however, and caught nine passes for 122 yards.

This season, Owens caught 81 passes for a team-high 1,355 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games.

**mo burke** · 01-13-08, 06:07 AM

Proven Loser

Originally posted by Seattle Slew

I also like the Giants to cover and possibly win outright. Wade Phillips is under a ton of pressure to win this game. Who knows where Tony Romo's head is at?

No offense my friend but Wade Phillips comes from a losing tradition. His father was a "BUM" and he soon will follow in his footsteps, he is a yahoo from down south somewhere and Jerry Jones knew it would come down to this, you can write a check on it, they will be throwing to Witten and Owens all day, the only difference is that Wade should have never let Romo go out and knock the stuffings out of jESSICA in Cabo, please any man that would not be thinking about her during this game is gay. My point being, Romo will make a costly blunder down the stretch that will end up letting Giants back into game, its the NFL and the league hates Jerry Jones. Dallas will jump out to a 14-0 lead and they will let Giants back into this one to either lose 24-21 or win 27-24.

**mo burke** · 01-13-08, 06:09 AM

Rusty

Originally posted by greek

seer

Yes but remember this, what happened when Terrell didn't get any practice time in with Romo they were rusty and Owens dropped alot of balls, and the timing was off, the only X-factor I can see is if Terry Glenn comes riding in on the white horse.

**mo burke** · 01-13-08, 06:11 AM

Nice

Originally posted by TCOWBOYS6

Jags + Points
Seattle + Points
Indy - Points
Cowboys - Points

Thats What Im Picking Period

Did you get those picks in before the game started or are you just being a horn tooter, band wagon jumper in lamen's terms.