{"id":2230,"date":"2016-09-21T12:48:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T16:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=2230"},"modified":"2016-09-21T12:48:47","modified_gmt":"2016-09-21T16:48:47","slug":"new-york-giants-keys-victory-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/09\/21\/new-york-giants-keys-victory-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants Week Three Keys to Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Sunday, the 2-0\u00a0New York Giants<\/strong> will host the 0-2 Washington Redskins<\/strong>. The Giants hope to capitalize on the reeling Redskins. However, this is not the time for the Giants to play half-heartedly. The keys to victory are simple.<\/p>\n

New York Giants Week Three Keys to Victory<\/h2>\n

Apply Pressure on Kirk Cousins<\/h3>\n

Last week, the Giants did not put enough pressure on New Orleans Saints<\/strong> quarterback\u00a0Drew Brees<\/a><\/strong>. The G-Men cannot make that same mistake against Washington.\u00a0New York’s\u00a0defensive line needs to apply pressure on Kirk Cousins<\/a><\/strong>. Cousins is not doing as well as he did last year, but given more time in the pocket, he could easily play at that level again.<\/p>\n

One particular play in the Giants vs. Saints\u00a0Week\u00a0two game\u00a0stood out. That play was\u00a0when the Giants sent both Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie<\/a><\/strong> and Landon Collins<\/a><\/strong> on a blitz. Collins ultimately got the sack. This is the type of play the Giants need to deploy more often to try to\u00a0disrupt the opposing quarterback\u2019s rhythm. It worked against Brees, and if it is used correctly against the Redskins, there is a good chance it works again. Also, applying more pressure will make it easier on the Giants secondary. New York’s\u00a0secondary rose to the challenge last Sunday, but they should not have been placed into a situation in which they were needed to step up. The Giants pass rush needs to be better. If the pass rush starts to click, look for the secondary to take full advantage of the mistakes Cousins will make.<\/p>\n

Odell Beckham\u00a0Jr. Needs to Keep His Composure<\/h3>\n

Josh Norman<\/a><\/strong> and Odell Beckham Jr.<\/strong><\/a> have an infamous rivalry. Their battle escalated when Beckham left his feet and dove at Norman\u2019s head last season. Even though\u00a0OBJ was not ejected, it hurt his team the next week since he was suspended for the game against the\u00a0Minnesota Vikings<\/strong>. Beckham needs to stay on the field if the Giants want to win.<\/p>\n

If Beckham stays on the field, he will occupy either Norman or Bashaud Breeland<\/a><\/strong>. This will open up the field for Comeback Player of the Year<\/strong> candidate Victor Cruz<\/a><\/strong> or rookie sensation Sterling Shepard<\/a> <\/strong>to make major contributions. Beckham has the upper hand in this meeting. Since Norman has been rewarded a new contract, after signing with Washington this off-season, he has not lived up to expectations.\u00a0Norman knows that if he gets into another battle with Beckham, he may lose his own composure due to the mounting pressure. Beckham has everything going for him and he must keep Norman at arm’s length the entire game.<\/p>\n

Limit Turnovers<\/h3>\n

The Giants must limit their turnovers when the face the Redskins. Even though the\u00a0G-Men managed to win, they committed three crucial turnovers against the Saints in Week two. This will not be the case moving forward as teams will start to capitalize on the Giants mistakes. The team, as a whole, needs to play intelligent football. Ball security should be a top priority.<\/p>\n

Victor Cruz is a seasoned veteran, yet he looked like a rookie when he fumbled against the Saints. He should know better than to carry the ball loosely in the open field. Also, the offensive line needs to hold stout. They cannot let Eli Manning<\/a><\/strong> get ambushed like he did last weekend, otherwise, more turnovers and possibly injuries will follow. These are two of the mistakes the Giants\u00a0made against New Orleans, and\u00a0those errors\u00a0need to be\u00a0eliminated\u00a0when they take on\u00a0the Redskins. Luckily, this problem can be fixed easily. If it is corrected, the Giants should have no issue winning.<\/p>\n

If the Giants fix their mistakes from last weekend, they can come out on top. A 3-0\u00a0record after Week three\u00a0would be a dream start for this franchise. They have all the pieces to win, it is only a matter of on-field execution.<\/p>\n

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