The Giants may not have a go-to receiver but what they do have on offense is depth (though they lost one cog in the offensive machine on the first play of the season when Danny Ware dislocated his elbow.) Eli Manning (20 for 29, 256 yards, one TD, one INT) completed passes to seven different receivers.
Steve Smith was outstanding in his new role in the starting lineup, catching six passes. You figured they’d rely on their monster running game and ease into the aerial attack, but they came out passing instead.
Brandon Jacobs didn’t really get much going, with only 46 yards, while Ahmad Bradshaw outrushed him for 60 yards. The word of the day for the O was balance–31 running plays and 29 passing.
Mario Manningham hauled in three passes and showed off some fancy footwork ...
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