Click here to see all recaps on a single page
| Other Week 8 Game Recaps | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL at NO | CAR at ARI | CLE at CHI | DEN at BAL | HOU at BUF | JAX at TEN | MIA at NYJ | MIN at GB |
| NYG at PHI | OAK at SD | SEA at DAL | SF at IND | STL at DET | |||
Week 8 Game Recap: New York Giants 17, Philadelphia Eagles 40
New York Giants
| QB Eli Manning, Pass: 20 - 39 - 222 - 1 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 3 - 34 - 0 |
Eli Manning struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles from the onset of the Week 8 contest, throwing an early interception that seemed to set the tone for the rest of the game. Manning missed open targets and sailed several deep passes, one of which found its way into S Quintin Demps' hands for another turnover. Manning had just eight completions on 16 tries by halftime as the game was well in Philadelphia's hands with a 30-7 score. Manning did find TE Kevin Boss in the first half for a touchdown on a nice touch pass at the back of the end zone, but it was one lone bright spot on a rough day for Manning.
| RB Brandon Jacobs, Rush: 20 - 86 - 0, Rec: 2 - 21 - 0 (4 targets) |
Brandon Jacobs ran effectively often against the Philadelphia Eagles whenever he ran north and south and hit the hole hard. On several occasions, however, the big bruising running back chose to hesitate, chop his feet and sometimes even come to a stop while looking for a hole in the line. Jacobs was the workhorse for Week 8 as Ahmad Bradshaw nursed his broken foot but was healthy enough to take away Jacobs' touchdown when Bradshaw scored from one yard out. Jacobs added two catches for 21 yards which was notable as he is usually not much of a receiver.
| RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Rush: 9 - 21 - 1 |
Playing with a cracked bone in his foot, Ahmad Bradshaw had just nine touches against the Eagles in Week 8. Bradshaw did come in at the goal line, stealing away Brandon Jacobs' touchdown and plunging in himself from one yard out. Bradshaw had no catches and was definitely not as effective as he had been in previous games as Jacobs took the majority of the workload. Do not expect too much from Bradshaw next week as the Giants play San Diego before their Week 10 bye.
| WR Steve Smith, Rec: 8 - 68 - 0 (12 targets) |
Steve Smith caught the first two completions of the game from a struggling Eli Manning as Smith worked short and intermediate routes for the Giants against Philadelphia in Week 8. Smith caught eight passes for 68 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Smith led all New York options in the passing game with 12 targets and eight catches. Smith will continue to be the possession receiver for the Giants going forward and is of high value in PPR fantasy leagues.
| WR Hakeem Nicks, Rec: 4 - 53 - 0 (5 targets) |
Rookie Hakeem Nicks did not start in Week 8 despite Mario Manningham missing the game against the Eagles, but he did see plenty of action. Nicks grabbed all but one of his five targets, including a long 35-yard connection on single coverage in the second quarter. Nicks still looks a bit raw as one might expect from a rookie, but the talent level is higher with him than with most other options beyond Steve Smith. Expect Nicks to continue to get more and more snaps.
| WR Derek Hagan, Rec: 2 - 7 - 0 (2 targets) |
Wide receiver Derek Hagan caught two short passes in the fourth quarter against the Eagles in Week 8 as the Giants cleared their bench late in the contest. Hagan likely was only active due to Mario Manningham's being unavailable. The fifth wideout for New York has no fantasy value.
| WR Domenik Hixon, Rec: 1 - 3 - 0 (1 targets) |
Wideout Domenik Hixon served as both the kick returner and as a receiver for the Giants in Week 8 against the Eagles, even earning the official start for the contest. Despite that designation, Hixon worked more as the kick returner and third receiver with just one short pass coming his way all afternoon. With so many other options for QB Eli Manning, Hixon is not a viable fantasy contributor.
| WR Sinorice Moss (3 targets) |
Wideout Sinorice Moss was the fourth receiver for the Giants in Week 8, getting three chances, although not many were catchable. One ball sailed way over his head for an interception deep down field by S Quintin Demps and another one was near the end zone but well over his head in the fourth quarter. He left the game with a foot injury in the fourth quarter, but even if he is healthy next week he is not much of a fantasy factor especially if Mario Manningham is healthy.
| WR Mario Manningham |
Mario Manningham was inactive for the Week 8 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, possibly with a separated shoulder, which may ultimately cost him not just playing time but also his starting role. Rookie Hakeem Nicks stepped up and played well, posting capable numbers (4-53 on five targets). Manningham will likely still see plenty of work when healthy but could lose some chances to Nicks.
| TE Kevin Boss, Rec: 3 - 70 - 1 (9 targets) |
Kevin Boss caught the only touchdown pass from Eli Manning in Week 8 as Boss worked the middle of the field for an 18-yard catch at the back of the end zone in the second quarter against the Eagles. The scoring catch was Boss' first of the year, giving home to fantasy players everywhere that Boss could see more looks in the Red Zone. Boss fought through another game after getting banged up yet again, but he should be able to go once again next week in a very favorable matchup against San Diego.
| TE Travis Beckum (1 targets) |
Rookie tight end Travis Beckum had one target on a short route that Philadelphia CB Asante Samuel recognized and jumped, resulting in an interception. Beckum is well behind Kevin Boss for playing time and does not see enough targets for fantasy consideration.
Philadelphia Eagles
| QB Donovan McNabb, Pass: 17 - 23 - 240 - 3 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 1 - 14 - 0, Rec: 1 - 1 - 0 (1 targets) |
Donovan McNabb took full advantage of the apparent weakness of the New York Giants' defense, attacking the secondary with deep pass routes. McNabb had three touchdowns in a Week 8 blowout that put Philadelphia in first place. McNabb lit it up early, getting all three scores on deep passes in the first half as McNabb had 201 of his 240 passing yards before intermission. He spread the ball around and looked much more accurate than last week, a trend that must remain for the Eagles' passing game to remain effective. It should be noted that Philadelphia also had a great game running the ball, with both the run and the pass complimenting both facets of a strong offense. Expect more deep pass attempts next week as the Eagles face Dallas on Sunday Night Football.
| QB Michael Vick, Rush: 2 - 3 - 0 |
Michael Vick came in twice against the Giants to play quarterback, but his job was to just run the ball on third down on third and short late in the first quarter, picking up a first down on a four yard rush. He returned on the final drive of the game to take a knee and to hand off as he helped finish up the victory for the Eagles.
| RB LeSean McCoy, Rush: 11 - 82 - 1, Rec: 2 - 10 - 0 (2 targets) |
Rookie LeSean McCoy stepped in for Brian Westbrook as the starting tailback for Week 8 against the New York Giants, but he was not alone. McCoy actually split work with fullback Leonard Weaver, with each of them getting at least 75 yards rushing and averaging over seven yards per carry. McCoy burst through the front seven on his highlight run, a deceptive fake end around with draw action that had McCoy breaking free for a 66-yard run to daylight for a touchdown. McCoy has big play ability and fits well with the West Coast Offense used by Andy Reid, so expect him to get plenty of work even after Brian Westbrook returns to action.
| RB Leonard Weaver, Rush: 8 - 75 - 1 (1 targets) |
Fullback Leonard Weaver helped the Eagles to a strong rushing attack in Week 8's decisive victory over the New York Giants. With Brian Westbrook out, Weaver combined with rookie LeSean McCoy to put up over 150 yards as a team on just 19 carries between both backs. Weaver burst through the line for a 41-yard touchdown in the first quarter, his longest touchdown of his lengthy career. Weaver may continue to contribute given his outburst this week, but carries will certainly diminish when Westbrook returns.
| RB Eldra Buckley, Rush: 2 - 6 - 0 |
Eldra Buckley had two carries in the waning moments of Week 8 to close out the victory against the New York Giants. He is well down the depth chart and has no fantasy value.
| RB Brian Westbrook |
After suffering a concussion on Monday Night Football in Washington six days prior, the Eagles correctly decided to give Brian Westbrook the week off. Westbrook lost consciousness on that play, so giving the Pro Bowl running back the week off was the practical move for having him healthy for the rest of the season. He looks to be on track to return to action next Sunday night against Dallas.
| WR Jeremy Maclin, Rec: 4 - 47 - 1 (4 targets) |
Rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin started once again, and he is likely to be in that role the rest of the year for the Eagles. Maclin put up solid numbers in Week 8 against the Giants, racking up four catches on several shorter routes with a 23-yard leaping grab for a touchdown with less than a minute to go in the first half. The young pass catcher is still learning the complicated Philadelphia offense but is enough of a playmaker in a dynamic pass-first offense to be a solid fantasy contributor most weeks.
| WR DeSean Jackson, Rec: 3 - 78 - 1 (4 targets) |
DeSean Jackson continues to put up big numbers based on huge plays, this time scoring on a 54-yard touchdown strike from Donovan McNabb in the second quarter. That catch, combined with two others, completed his 78 yard receiving day. Jackson easily could have had more production against the Giants in Week 8 but with a sizable lead the Eagles chose to throttle down the offense and run the ball more in the second half. Jackson has scored six touchdowns this year, all over 50 yards in length. He looks to be 100% healthy and ready to perform on Sunday Night Football next week against the Cowboys.
| WR Jason Avant, Rec: 2 - 32 - 0 (2 targets) |
Jason Avant served as the third wideout for Philadelphia once again in Week 8, a role that he continues to perform well enough for NFL purposes but not so much for fantasy value. Avant grabbed a short ball and scampered for 28 yards in the first quarter before adding another short catch to complete his statistical day against the Giants. Avant has good size and is willing to go over the middle for the tougher catches especially on third down but does not see snaps or targets on a consistent basis.
| TE Brent Celek, Rec: 4 - 61 - 1 (6 targets) |
Brent Celek had another productive game in Week 8, finding the end zone on one of his four grabs against the Giants. The underrated tight end's third score of the year was the first time Donovan McNabb had connected with his starter since Week 1. Celek originally scored on a seven yard pass but lost that scoring play due to penalty, only to collect a similar pass from 17 yards two snaps later down the middle on a nearly identical route. Celek remains a solid fantasy starting tight end going forward as he gets plenty of targets in a strong Philadelphia passing attack.
| TE Alex Smith, Rec: 1 - 11 - 0 (1 targets) |
Backup tight end Alex Smith had one catch against the Giants in Week 8, snagging an 11-yard catch in the first quarter but that was his only target. He has no real fantasy value with Brent Celek in front of him on the depth chart.