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Will the real New York Giants please stand up? 

Once again, The New York Giants played football like Jekyll and Hyde changing their personality half to half, quarter to quarter, and sometimes play to play.

For most of the day the offense moved quite effectively.  Eli had is first 300-plus yard game at home.  Manningham and Smith once again performed on the big stage, proving to Eli they he can trust them to make the big plays down field. 

Eli's over the shoulder pass to Smith and the two quick sideline strikes to Manningham were probably the three best passes I have seen Eli throw all year. 

Some may argue for others passes; however, the ball placement was extraordinary and the chemistry between these three players is exciting to watch.

During the Giants pregame show on WFAN I heard former Giants superstar running back Rodney Hampton say that he feels like Jacobs needs the ball 25 to 30 times a game to make a major impact. 

I agree. Jacobs started off this game playing great and then disappeared before getting hurt.

I also think I have the Eli Manning thing figured out.  Eli is streaky player who works well once he has established a rhythm.  He performs at his best when the play comes in early and the offense works quickly.  Much like a major league pitcher who works quickly on the mound. 

As good as Smith and Manningham were, Kevin Boss ran step by step with the two stud receivers scoring two touchdowns and having career day in yards.  They should use this 6-foot-6 target more often.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Giants just lack consistency.  They rarely string together a few good plays in a row like a dominant defense does.  The Giants are last in the NFL in red zone efficiency and it's easy to see why.

If Tony Gonzalez or Michael Jenkins don't drop touchdowns, does that change this game?

Where is the push up the middle on the goal line? Running backs are slashing their way through the Giants defense.  Whether it's Canty, Benard, Robbins, and Cofield on the front line or Pierce, Blackburn, and Clark on the second level, someone needs to step up.

For the most part, Osi and Tuck played a great game, getting in the face of Matt Ryan and rushing hard from the edge. However, it's a mystery to me why the announcers say it's not the sack that's important, it's the pressure up front. 

Well, the lack of sacks seems to be effecting the defensive backs because those boys are getting picked apart.  Today against Atlanta, Corey Webster, Chase Blackburn, and Michael Boley had very good games, but where did the rest of the squad go?  They let a third string running back take it to them today.

The only two things that are consistent with the Giants pertains to Giant corner and nickel backs. 

First of all, Terrel Thomas can not tackle.  Can someone tell this guy that this is the NFL?  He needs to tackle like a professional football player or go find a job somewhere else.  Every week Thomas is throwing shoulders into receivers, running backs, and tight ends like he's Ray Lewis. Only difference is he's not getting the same results.

Secondly, it's extremely apparent that Bruce Johnson can't cover.  Was Ross used sparingly to ease him back into the game?

There were plenty of positive things to look at in today's game, but the Giants need to learn how to put teams away if they truly want to make a playoff push.  Giving up a 14-point lead is unacceptable.

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