Giants Report Card

Here's my mid-season report card for the Giants

Quarterbacks: A-
Eli Manning has thrown 12 touchdowns to Five interceptions and 1735 yards. You wish the touchdowns were up, but five interceptions is great considering three came in one game. Eli also has seven wins under his belt this season, which earns him extra credit. He was originally a B+, but wins do matter and he's got them (Won 11 of his last 12 games).

Running backs: A+
Giants have the second-best running game in the NFL in terms of total yardage. Brandon Jacobs is the horse with 680 yards and 7 td's, while Derrick Ward gives a little versatility catching the check-down passes in the flat while also rushing for 437 yards. Ahmad Bradshaw hasn't found as much playing time, but the three of them give the Giants the best backfield in the football. It would be something if Ward and Jacobs both got 1,000 yards.

Wide Receivers: B+
A solid B+. The group has done a good job despite Plax essentially not playing since week 1. Steve Smith is turning into a great third receiver who leads the team in catches and finally got his first touchdown this past week. Plax needs to step up. Amani Toomer is doing fine. Mario Manningham will be interesting to see develop. This unit is productive, but could do better.

Tight Ends: A-
Kevin Boss is no Jeremy Shockey. But he doesn't complain, keeps his mouth shut, and does his job. What more do you want? He also has big touchdown catches (Dallas, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati). He's becoming more involved in the passing game and should be a better force by the end of the season.

Offensive line: A+
This group has given up 10 sacks and did not give up one the top-ranked sack unit, the Pittsburgh Steelers. They should get at least two guys to the Pro Bowl, if not more. This unit is outstanding.

D-Line: A+
Let's see, Lose Osi and Strahan and still be second in the league in sakcs. Justin Tuck is a beast and Mathias Kiwaunuka is playing like the player we expected when we drafted him. Freddie Robbins is one of the best d-tackle's in football. The Giants win games because of the defensive line and don't have their star either. Pretty good.

Linebackers: B+
Antonio Piece leads the team in heart, on the field, and in tackles. He will be missed when his time comes to an end. Chase Blackburn is solid and Danny Clark had done well in his first season. The only problem is this group does have hard times in coverage sometimes and has been banged up, but still is solid.

Secondar: A-
I thought this was the weakest part to the Giants, but it's not. Corey Webster is having a Pro Bowl season and Aaron Ross has played well except for Cleveland. Kevin Dockery was solid in his action and James Butler and Michael Johnson have been solid i the secondary. The Giants used to get torched in the air. Not anymore.

Coaching: A+
Coming off a Super Bowl, it's tough to repeat that success and keep the troops going. Outside the Browns, the Giants have taken care of business and Coughlin has his troops ready. The Giants will never get out coached and that's why they are in the fist place.

NFL Final Predictions

New York Giants (13-3)
Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) ***Wildcard
Washington Redskins (10-6)
Dallas Cowboys (9-7)

Chicago Bears (10-6)
Green Bay Packers (9-7)
Minnesota Vikings (6-10)
Detroit Lions (0-16)

Carolina Panthers (13-3)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5) **Wildcard
New Orleans Saints (10-6)
Atlanta Falcons (8-8)

Arizona Cardinals (11-5)
St. Louis Rams (5-11)
San Francisco 49ers (2-14)
Seattle Seahawks (2-14)

New York Jets (12-4)
New England Patriots (11-5) ***Wildcard
Buffalo Bills (9-7)
Miami Dolphins (9-7)

Pittsburgh Steelers (14-2)
Baltimore Ravens (10-6)
Cleveland Browns (5-11)
Cincinnati Bengals (2-14)

Tennessee Titans (13-3)
Indianapolis Colts (10-6) ***Wildcard
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10)
Houston Texans (4-12)

San Diego Chargers (10-6)
Denver Chargers (8-8)
Kansas City Chiefs (2-14)
Oakland Raiders (2-14)

Cincinnati Bengals (