Captain Optimistic: Five Things to Take Away from the Giants Loss

Let's get RIGHT to the point with this one.

I, and I realize I may be in the majority, am almost happy that we lost yesterday.

The New York Giants played absolutely horrible football, and we STILL only lost by six points. Sure, we had a blocked field goal brought back to the house, and of course we had a pretty easy drive at the end due to the lack of care by the Philly D, but still...six isn't that bad, right?

1. When the New York Giants are fully healthy, they are nearly unstoppable

Brandon Jacobs got a little banged up, and the newly deemed starting WR Domenik Hixon had an OK, not great, OK game. I'll expect more next week against Dallas.

2. We lost to the one division team that I don't mind losing to

Dallas? Way different story. Washington? I wouldn't have wanted them to sniff out daylight. Philadelphia is a different story. They won't close the season in winning fashion and will eventually hit rock bottom in the East.

3. Manning is throwing better passes then I have ever seen

How many times yesterday did McNabb's ball hit the ground eight feet in front of a receiver? How many times did Eli's hit a WR square in the hands, even thought only half were caught? Don't need to say much more than that.

4. Gilbride needs to know when to STOP THROWING [or running idiotic plays]

When Manning started out 3-4, it looked like a solid day. Then he went 4-17... When stuff like this happens, you stop throwing the ball. The reverse call to Manningham? What in god's name was that?! I can see doing that in the nice September weather, but to take yourself out of field goal range on this windy day... Jeezum.

5. At least everyone else we wanted to lose...Lost!

Dallas? Check. Washington? Check. Carolina or Tampa? Well, someone has to lose right?

Regular Season Outlook

I think we should be fine, to be completely honest. We will rebound from this one and continue to return to form. Big game against Dallas next week, which should be a blast to watch.

After that, we have our final home game of the regular season against the Carolina Panthers, which could decide the number one seed on the NFC. Overall, I am not worried at all by this loss.

Written By, Edited By, Developed by Travis Rand, NYG Bleacher Reporter and Community Leader

P.S. Didn't see Burress' name above, didja?