Giants 2012 Season Preview

       With the 2012 NFL season around the corner, here is a look at the Giants' schedule and their chances in each game.

DIVISION OPPONENTS: Dallas Cowboys- The Giants were 2-0 last season against "America's Team", one game in Texas that was won on a Pierre-Paul deflection, and the other in NJ that sent New York to a successful playoff run. The Giants' offense seems to step it up when they play Dallas, and the Cowboy defensive line needs to start playing defense as they have to start tackling Manning if they want to start beating him. Overall, I think history will repeat itself when it comes to the Manning-Romo affair.
Philadelphia Eagles- Personally, I have never been a fan of DeSean Jackson's attitude, and that just adds on to how much I dislike all Philadelphia teams. Michael Vick is going to try to play every game this season, which I think is a bad idea due to his injury. With Vick not doing well, the Eagle clubhouse will probably begin to have some problems. I think this distraction will help the G-Men win at least 1 of their 2 games against Philly this year.
Washington Redskins- RG3 might have won the Heizman Trophy, but he hasn't played a single NFL game yet, so this category was pretty tough to predict. Last season the Redskins took both of their meetings against New York. With a young new QB like Smith, it may take a season for Washington to pull it all together. Because of this, I think the Giants and Redskins will split their 2-game series.

NFC SOUTH: Atlanta Falcons- Last season, the only times these two teams met were in the Wild Card Game and the Big Blue had Big Domination. The only meeting between them will be back at MetLife Stadium which I think will bring a carry-over effect to the matchup. I think this game will be another dominated by the Jints!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers- It's been quite a while since these two teams met, 2008 to be exact, so the Bucs haven't really had a look at this offensive power-house squad. Because of this, I think the Giants will dominate again!!!
Carolina Panthers- The entire NFC South is tough to predict, as there aren't many household names from that division. My only past relevant head-to-head evidence was last preseason, a Carolina victory. Plus, the Panthers will be home for this one. For these reasons, I believe this one will be a close game won by the Panthers.
New Orleans Saints- These two playoff-contenders met last season in Louisiana, and it was New Orleans domination. Although this year's game will be in East Rutherford, Drew Brees will feel invincible with all the money he now has in his pocket. This one will probably be another Saint win.

AFC NORTH: Cleveland Browns- The Browns are another team that does not have many big names, and are probably not accustomed to how quickly the Giant's offensive game can erupt. This one will probably be a New York victory in Cleveland.
Pittsburgh Steelers- Big Ben and the Steelers had a disappointing end to last season getting struck by Tebow lightning, and that m ay have a carry-over effect. This also a team run by a very old QB in Ben Rothlisberger. This one matchup will also be at MetLife, which gives the Giants an even bigger advantage. The numbers don't lie: Big Ben's has stopped ticking against Big Blue.
Cincinnati Bengals- The Bengals finished last season with a loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Game after making the playoffs on the final day. Personally, I don't think they have enough depth to get as far as they did last year, especially in a division with the Steelers and Ravens. Project Cincy will be a success!!!
Baltimore Ravens- The Ravens had a great season last year, going all the way to the AFC Championship Game. Eli Manning will have to by pin-point with his passes with Ed Reed out there, ready to intercept anything. I think this one will be QB duel that goes to New York.


REST OF NFC: Green Bay Packers- Although the Giants took a heart-braker in the Divisional Game the last time these two teams met, I don't think there will be any hang-over effect. They are set to meet later in the season, and Aaron Rodgers will have as much time as he needs to settle back into his groove. Let's face it: the Packers will have have another 10+ win season and win their division. there's no stopping the boys from Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood!
San Francisco 49er's- The Niners had an impressive season in 2011 losing to the Giants in OT, 1 win shy of the Super Bowl. This game I think will have a hang-over effect with last year's heart-braker coming in California. Manning will show his prowess over Alex Smith, and the Giants take another one!