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As another way to prepare for this upcoming New York Giants' season, I will be taking a look at the schedule the Giants face this year.
I'll give a little breakdown of each game, and give a predicted winner for each game.
Week 1 vs. Washington Redskins
The Giants started off the 2008 season with a 16-7 win over the Washington Redskins. For the 2009 season, the Giants look to do the same thing.
The big addition in Washington this offseason was defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Haynesworth will try to stop the running game of the Giants, but I think the Giants' running game will help lead them to another Week 1 victory.
Last year, Brandon Jacobs rushed for 116 yards on the Redskins' defense and he could very well do it again in this season opener.
Winner: New York Giants (1-0)
Week 2 @ Dallas Cowboys
The Giants are lucky enough to catch the Dallas Cowboys in the first ever game in their new billion dollar Cowboys' stadium.
That of course means that the stadium will be packed, and the Cowboys will have the momentum and noise of the stadium on their side.
Even though I am not fond of the new Cowboys' offense without T.O, I think that they will come away with a victory in this game, to open up their new stadium.
Winner: Dallas Cowboys (1-1)
Week 3 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Coming off the loss to the Cowboys, I think the Giants will win this game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rather easy.
A matchup everyone will be looking forward too is the Giants defense against new Buccaneer and old Giant Derrick Ward. In this matchup, I think Ward will find that the defense he used to work with is a defense he would rather be with and not against.
Winner: New York Giants (2-1)
Week 4 @ Kansas City Chiefs
By Week 4 we will all know whether Matt Cassell is for real or not. As of right now though, Cassel is still the great QB he was with the Patriots last year.
The Kansas City Chiefs are a rebuilding team with a new coach and quarterback.
Just like in Week 3, I think the Giants will dominate the Chiefs and get another win.
Winner: New York Giants (3-1)
Week 5 vs. Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders drafted Darrius Heyward-Bey to help improve the offense. But still, this offense isn't real good. And against a defense as strong as the Giants, it will be very tough for the Raiders to put up points.
Jamarcus Russell isn't getting visibly better, and Darren McFadden still hasn't lived up to the running back he was supposed to be. Will Heyward-Bey end up like him? The future will decide that.
Winner: New York Giants (4-1)
Week 6 @ New Orleans Saints
Kind of like Darren McFadden, Reggie Bush still hasn't lived up to everything he was expected to be. But regardless, this team is led by Drew Brees coming off a great season last year.
I think Brees will have a great day against the Giants, leading the Saints to a win.
Winner: New Orleans Saints (4-2)
Week 7 vs. Arizona Cardinals
In Week 7 the Giants have a date with the the NFC champions from last year. The passing attack of the Arizona Cardinals is their strong point, with Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, and Anquan Boldin.
I think this one will be a pretty easy game for the Giants, winning by a touchdown or two. Brandon Jacobs will probably have a big day against the Cardinals.
Winner: New York Giants (5-2)
Week 8 @ Philadelphia Eagles
In the first game of the season vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, the Giants will have a rough time in Philadelphia. The Eagles are going to be the biggest problem for the Giants in their quest for another NFC East title, and I think the Giants will lose this one.
By Week 8, Michael Vick will be back for the Eagles. Even though we aren't sure how the Eagles will use him yet.
Winner: Philadelphia Eagles (5-3)
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