Redskins/Giants Opening Day Predictions

[12thMan]

This game will come down between Portis v. Eli. If we can control the ball with Portis getting somewhere 20/87, I think we have a real shot. If we allow Eli to keep this close until the fourth quarter, I think the Giants will win. I don't care who his receivers are.

That being said, if Mr. Portis scores two touchdowns the Redskins win 20-13.

[Longtimefan]

After watching four pre-season games I have asked myself repeatedly; What is it that makes me thnk the Redskins will defeat the Giants on opening day in their stadium?

Redskins 20
Giants 17

[DBUCHANON101]

I am optimistic that they will win.... but i wouldnt bet $$$ on it.

[dblanch66]

Redskins: 34
VAgiants: 6

[53Fan]

Redskins 27
Gigantic Ants 16

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Redskins 27
Gigantic Ants 16

No Sammy. Actually you heard it here first. But you explained it much better than I could have.

[WaldSkins]

Redskins 28
Douche Bags 16

[44Deezel]

Skins win 24-13

What I think will happen:

Campbell throws for more than 250 yards and a score
Kelly goes for 50 plus yards
Portis gets over 80 yards with at least 1 score
Defense gets at least 3 sacks and at least 1 pick
Cooley and Moss catch 5 plus balls each
Horton leads the team in tackles


What I hope happens:

Paynesworth puts an end to Eli's day, but only after he throws 2 INTs
Landry gets revenge on Jacobs by knocking his helmet off and his lights out
Portis takes one 75 yards to paydirt
Campbell connects on an 80 yard bomb to Santata

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Skins win 24-13

What I think will happen:

Campbell throws for more than 250 yards and a score
Kelly goes for 50 plus yards
Portis gets over 80 yards with at least 1 score
Defense gets at least 3 sacks and at least 1 pick
Cooley and Moss catch 5 plus balls each
Horton leads the team in tackles


What I hope happens:

Paynesworth puts an end to Eli's day, but only after he throws 2 INTs
Landry gets revenge on Jacobs by knocking his helmet off and his lights out
Portis takes one 75 yards to paydirt
Campbell connects on an 80 yard bomb to Santata

I like both scenarios but prefer the 2nd.

[skinsfan69]

Tough one to call. The Giants are better in the trenches but losing Alford hurts. They manhandled us w/out Burress and Osi at Fed Ex last year. Is an out of shape Haynesworth going to make a difference in the first game? I don't think so. I think the offense will score a little more but NY wins a close one 20-17.

[Beemnseven]

Portis in the last 4 games vs. Giants:

-- 83 carries, 292 yards (3.51 avg) and 2 TDs. He hasn't put 100 or more on the Giants since the second game in '07.

Campbell in the last 4 games vs. Giants:

-- Completed 58% of his passes, 194 YPG, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, sacked 6 times.

Not too bad, but we need big games from both of these guys to have a chance.

I have a feeling it's going to take a few weeks for our offense to get on track, so I'll say 30-16 Giants. I'd love to be wrong ... But the Giants have had our number recently winning 5 of the last 6.

[53Fan]

Yes they have Beemnseven, but it's time to RECTIFY. I think they're going to be surprised by what we do and Eli and his receivers have'nt been looking so hot. Can't wait. A good start to the season would be great.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Portis in the last 4 games vs. Giants:

-- 83 carries, 292 yards (3.51 avg) and 2 TDs. He hasn't put 100 or more on the Giants since the second game in '07.

Campbell in the last 4 games vs. Giants:

-- Completed 58% of his passes, 194 YPG, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, sacked 6 times.

Not too bad, but we need big games from both of these guys to have a chance.

I have a feeling it's going to take a few weeks for our offense to get on track, so I'll say 30-16 Giants. I'd love to be wrong ... But the Giants have had our number recently winning 5 of the last 6.

I don't see the Giants scoring anywhere near 30 points. Weren't the Skins the last team in the league to give up 30 points last year? And it was in the last game of the season, I believe. I may be way off. The D will be better this year.

[The Goat]

Hmmmmm. I just can't reach the same level of optimism most have. For one thing I don't think our defense has shown any kind of elite dominance as of yet...I'm still hoping for a surprise come opening day such as our d-line consistently collapsing the pocket and getting pressure and the "holes" in the flat and among the secondary closing faster. But honestly what I've seen thus far is that w/o Rak and phat Al giving it 110% on the downs they have together on the field our defense goes back to it's bland but consistent self. The holes in the secondary will get picked apart by the better OCs out there. And lastly Laron Landry seems to have lost even another step from where he was last season (obviously not a reference to age but what I mean is he's been just a step or two late on tons of plays already this off-season). My hope is he surprises us w/ a breakout season, my fear is he turns toward a bust player for a 6th overall pick.

Offensively I expect a better scheme and weapons arsenal than we've had in years. The billion $ question is whether the oline is for real. If the oline has gotten it's shit together and stays healthy throughout the game I see us take this one 28-24...if the oline is what it's been the last couple of years we fall to the Gmen 24-14.

[A10sROCK]

I'd love to put on my B & G glasses and say we're going to cream these guys - but I just don't believe it. We always have trouble in the Meadowlands swampland.

Gants 28
Redskins 10

The offense just hasn't jelled yet. Zorn has been consistently out-coached since the second half last season; teams will put 8 in the box to stop Portis until JC makes them pay for that. He won't.

ST will continue to be a heart-stopper. Rak will get confused playing two positions until Greg lets him play ONLY at DE.

BL - hope I'm dead wrong. I'm also happy to eat humble pie next week if the Redskins win!