NFL Playoff Predictions: New York Giants Could Make Another Title Run

Experts feel that this New York Giants football team is peaking at the right time. They are entering the playoffs on a hot streak. The running game has shown signs of improvement and their pass rushers are completely healthy.

Many consider their two big victories against the Dallas Cowboys as a major momentum shift. It is victories like those that can propel a team to a long playoff run. Everybody remembers New York's last Super Bowl run and how it was impacted by their strong regular season finish.

New York's rushing attack seems to be heading in the right direction. They have eclipsed the 100-yard mark in each of the past two games. The Giants running game plays a major role in their offense, and is the catalyst for their overall success.

Ahmad Bradshaw and company need to establish a strong running game early in these playoffs. This will allow the offense to use play action and strike the deep part of the field. Their end-of-the-season success helps them enter the playoffs with some confidence.

The Giants will need the offense to be successful in order to have a long playoff run. But the defense may be the most important part of this team. New York's defensive success depends on their ability to create a pass rush. Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora all appear healthy and ready to wreak havoc on the opposition.

These three pass-rushers possess the ability to carry the Giants to another Super Bowl appearance. But they will need to find some balance on offense, which depends on the continued success of the running game.

Their journey starts today against the Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan. The above three factors are what will propel them to victory today, and throughout the playoffs.