The Giants and Rams face off Sunday following their bye week.
While the Giants desperately needed some time off to figure out why they have been the NFL’s biggest disappointment 49ers Weston Richburg Jersey , the Rams probably could have skipped the hiatus after becoming the league’s most pleasant surprise.
Not helping New York one bit is turmoil in the secondary and locker room. For the second time in a month, coach Ben McAdoo suspended a cornerback for breaking team rules. First it was Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who missed one game. Now, it’s Janoris Jenkins.
Article continues below ... Considering the Giants are 1-6 and the Rams (5-2) have shown plenty of firepower on offense, that’s a bad omen for New York.
Asked if McAdoo, who last season led the team to its first playoff berth since winning the NFL title in the 2011 season, had lost control, standout safety Landon Collins said:
”We continue growing with him and trying to be a great team and stay together because our back is against the wall right now,” Collins said. ”We can’t fight against each other. If we fight against each other, things are definitely going to go bad.”
Things have definitely gone well for L.A., which is tied for the NFC West lead with Seattle Authentic Phillip Gaines Jersey , is 3-0 on the road and is averaging more than 30 points a game. Second-year quarterback Jared Goff has taken nicely to new coach Sean McVay’s schemes, Todd Gurley is having a strong rebound season, and placekicker Greg Zuerlein leads the NFL with 84 points, including 21 of 22 on field goals.
The vibes are all positive. Still, McVay is being cautious.
”I think the one thing that you appreciate about this league is that every single team on any given week can win,” he said, ”and if you’re not ready to go, you get exposed and you get humbled very quickly.
”This league is so competitive that every single week, if you don’t bring it, like we said, you get exposed Authentic Chase Edmonds Jersey , especially against a very good team like this.”
The action began Thursday night with the New York Jets’ 34-21 home victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Matt Forte ran for two touchdowns four days after complaining the Jets (4-5) didn’t run the ball enough, and an overwhelming defense sacked Tyrod Taylor seven times. The Bills dropped to 5-3.
Off this week are New England, Cleveland, Chicago, the Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh and Minnesota.
Kansas City (6-2) at Dallas (4-3)
The big story line here figured to be how the Cowboys fared without the suspended Ezekiel Elliott, but a federal appeals court in New York blocked his suspension for this weekend. The running back will go back on the legal path next week, but he’s set to face KC.
The Chiefs can set a franchise record with a 10th straight road win going back to Oct. 16, 2016, at Oakland. They have plenty of weapons on offense, and LB Justin Houston is beginning to resemble the dynamic game changer he was before injuries slowed him.
Dallas also has a sackmaster in end DeMarcus Lawrence Authentic Joseph Noteboom Jersey , the NFL leader with 10+ sacks. He can join Minnesota’s Everson Griffen with at least one sack in each of the first eight games this season.
Tampa Bay (2-5) at New Orleans (5-2)
Teams headed in opposite directions.
New Orleans has won five straight and is showing a staunch defense that was totally unexpected. Rookie CB Marshon Lattimore has been particularly stout, along with end Cameron Jordan.
Plus, the Saints have lots of balance on offense with Drew Brees throwing to Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn Jr., and handing off to Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara, who both can catch the ball well.
Tampa, one of the league’s biggest disappointments, has dropped four straight. Having lost five of the past six in the Big Easy makes its chore more difficult.
Baltimore (4-4) at Tennessee (4-3)
Two teams with severe passing ills: Baltimore ranks dead last, Tennessee is 26th.
Defense is more palatable. The Ravens have two shutouts this season and have playmakers in C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Brandon Carr.
The Titans figure to keep it on the ground as much as they can with DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry. Marcus Mariota has thrown for 1,956 yards with 14 TDs and two interceptions with a 106.7 passer rating in his past eight home games, and is likely to take off when necessary.
Cincinnati (3-4) at Jacksonville (4-3)
Bengals QB Andy Dalton is 3-0 against the Jaguars Authentic Marshall Newhouse Jersey , completing 65 percent of his passes. In A.J. Green, he has one of the top targets in football, and Green likes facing Jacksonville; he has 14 receptions for 251 yards and three TDs vs. the Jags.
If Jacksonville truly is going to be a contender in the up-for-grabs AFC South, it must find some home wins. The Jags have an NFL-worst 9-29 record at home (not including five London games) since 2011. They have dropped nine of 10 at EverBank Field. They come off a 27-0 victory at Indianapolis.
Indianapolis (2-6) at Houston (3-4)
As for those Colts, the debacle of Andrew Luck’s shoulder woes – he’s now on injured reserve – damaged the season. They’ve lost three straight, and with the 31st-ranked defense, get a break because they won’t be facing Deshaun Watson, who had the high-powered Texans offense humming.
Watson tore a knee ligament in practice Thursday and is gone for the season; Tom Savage will start.
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