Week 9 QB projections • NYG Stats
QB Eli Manning, New York Giants
HT: 6-4, WT: 218, Born: 1-3-1981, College: Mississippi, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 1
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Stats and Week 9 Projection
| WK | OPP | RES | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | at NO | L, 27-48 | 14 | 31 | 178 | 5.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | vs ARI | L, 17-24 | 19 | 37 | 243 | 6.6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 | at PHI | L, 17-40 | 20 | 39 | 222 | 5.7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 16 |
| SEASON TOTAL | 140 | 242 | 1855 | 7.7 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 0 | 146 | ||
| 9 | vs SD | PROJ | 18 | 31 | 207 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 15 |
Week 9 Injury Status and Other News
He was listed as probable on Friday's official injury report. [Fri Nov 6, 6:26 PM] Eli Manning practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 9.[Tue Nov 3, 4:32 PM] Eli Manning Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports Eli Manning insists his right foot is not an issue. Manning said, "It feels great. It hasn't bothered me all week. I'm not taping it, I'm not doing anything with it any more. That's not the problem."
[Mon Nov 2, 3:12 PM] Manning insisted that his previously injured foot was not an issue: "It feels great. It hasn't bothered me all week. I'm not taping it, I'm not doing anything with it any more. That's not an excuse I can fall on."
Week 9 Matchup Info
vs San Diego Chargers (Tough matchup) - We discussed in the rushing matchups how the recent three-game slide of the Giants isn't the running backs' fault - the blame rests squarely in this phase of the game. Eli Manning has thrown six interceptions and just three TDs in his last three outings, with a 51.4 completion percentage as his high-water mark during that time span (45.2 being the low, vs. New Orleans three weeks ago). Against legitimate NFL contenders (as opposed to Oakland, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Washington, four of the Giants' first five wins) Manning has not answered the starting bell. Steve Smith continues to lead the team in targets, with 28 for 16/181/0 receiving, while Hakeem Nicks has seen 20 balls during the slump (13/247/2). Mario Manningham missed the game last week due to a separated shoulder, and may not be able to play in this contest. Kevin Boss has converted 15 targets into 7/123/1 over the last three weeks. As you can see, none of Manning's targets is thriving right now, mostly due to the lack of TD passes being thrown.The Chargers' pass D is pretty good, averaging 178.4 net yards allowed per week (sixth in the NFL), with nine passing TDs allowed vs. eight interceptions generated. The Chargers are tied for 11th in the NFL with 17 sacks to date (but the Giants rank fifth in the NFL with only 10 sacks allowed so far this year). Easy matchups against the Raiders and the Chiefs in the last two weeks have artificially skewed their total passing yards allowed over the past four weeks downwards (only 390 allowed in their last three games) - JaMarcus Russell mustered a mere 14/22 for 81 net yards, zero TDs and one interception passing vs. San Diego last week.
Manning is struggling - the Chargers have made struggling QBs look pretty bad of late. Advantage, San Diego.
Game Summaries
Week 1 vs WAS - While it was not a pretty performance, Eli Manning did just enough for the Giants to have a balanced attack against the Redskins in Week 1 and to post an opening victory for the 2009 season. Manning's statistics were solid, even if he did not look particularly spectacular on every throw. Manning spread the ball amongst seven different receivers. The only receiver that Manning seemed to key on was Steve Smith, as he was the lone Giant with over four receptions. Manning led the team on what should have been another scoring drive, but Brandon Jacobs couldn't covert on fourth and 1 inside the Redskins five-yard line.Week 2 at DAL - There was supposed to be a stellar quarterback performance on Sunday Night Football in Dallas in Week 2, but few would have guessed it would be Eli Manning outplaying Tony Romo. Manning showed great poise and strong pocket presence as he methodically moved the Giants down the field with regularity by hitting Steve Smith and Mario Manningham 10 times each for a combined 284 yards and two scores -- just to those two receivers. Manning picked apart the Cowboys and took what Dallas gave to him, which often was 10-20 yard passes, but he also hit the long pass on occasion to both receivers. Manning should build on this performance and have another strong game next week against a bad Tampa Bay secondary.
Week 3 at TB - It was another command performance for Eli. Early in the game, he was making quick, decisive reads, and delivering the ball on target to targets on short and intermediate routes, moving the offense and loosening up the defense for the running game. He also displayed patience when the initial reads weren't there, and even made a throw or two on the move and gained a first down by running when nothing was there. Eli didn't have to throw downfield often, although his best and boldest throw of the day was a downfield throw to Sinorice Moss for a TD. Manning put the ball in a tiny window over Aqib Talib, who had good coverage on Moss, but Moss made the leaping TD anyway. Eli is planning close to the same level he was at when he won the Super Bowl two years ago.
Week 4 at KC - Eli Manning's love affair for Steve Smith continued this week, as he hit his favorite target another 10 times against the Chiefs to account for half of his completions and almost as much of his yardage. Manning found Smith twice in the first half for touchdowns against what was believed to be a challenging Kansas City secondary, but they proved to be no match for Smith's ability to get open in between defenders. He later added a third touchdown pass as rookie Hakeem Nicks made a highlight reel catch and run down the left sideline for a 54-yard score. Manning had to leave the game in the fourth quarter due to a bruised right heel, but he is already considered probable for next week's game against Oakland.
Week 5 vs OAK - Manning couldn't have done much more to show that he will be fine as he plays through his foot injury. He lofted two perfect deep balls in his ten attempts, including one for a TD to Mario Manningham. He threw his short and intermediate passes with zip and accuracy. Both of his incompletions were on target, but dropped by the intended receiver. His second TD pass was a bullet to Hakeem Nicks over the middle. The Giants wisely pulled Manning when the game got out of hand. We didn't really get to see how Manning's foot injury is affecting his ability to move in the pocket and run because the Raiders got no pressure on him.
Week 6 at NO - Eli didn't have a terrible game, but he couldn't keep pace with Drew Brees and seemed to get frustrated as the game went on. He faced more pressure than he has in the last few weeks, and often had to throw the ball under duress to well-covered receivers. He missed Steve Smith long on what should have been a TD early, and also underthrew Hakeem Nicks and Domenik Hixon on bombs when they had a step or two on the defensive backs. Manning's interception came when he was hit as he was throwing due to a missed blitz pickup by Ahmad Bradshaw - and Manning demonstrably let Bradshaw know he missed his assignment. Manning also threw his third pick six to Darren Sharper of his career, but the play was blown dead by a penalty. Manning's one TD pass was also almost a Sharper interception, but Mario Manningham out-competed Sharper for the ball. This was the first real "inconsistent Eli" performance of the season, let it serve as a warning if you were considering him as an everyweek start - although some of the credit goes to an ascending Saints defense.
Week 7 vs ARI - The keyword for Eli Manning in week 7 was - confused. He was stymied by the Cardinals unpredictable blitz formations which attacked from different angles at different times throughout the game. The array of blitz packages forced Eli into making some questionable decisions and turning the ball over a season high 3 times (plus a dropped INT by Adrian Wilson as well). Manning's lone touchdown pass came on a stroke of luck as his second-quarter pass sailed over the reach of Mario Manningham, was deflected into the air by cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and directly into the hands of Hakeem Nicks. This pass gave the Giants the lead heading into the 2nd half. However, Eli turned in a poor showing in the 2nd half as he wasn't able to get his team back into the end zone. Manning had a chance to tie up the game late in the 4th quarter but he made a very bad read and decision culminating in his 3rd INT of the game. This marks back to back poor outings for Manning who was on cruise control earlier in the season. One has to wonder if his early season success was due to the level of competition. The coming weeks will tell us as he faces some stiff defenses.
Week 8 at PHI - 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.
