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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Falcons must pressure Eli
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The New York Giants boast enough offensive weapons to make things tough on the Falcons Sunday, especially if Atlanta doesn’t get pressure on Eli Manning. The likely return of defensive end John Abraham should, directly or indirectly, lead to some heat on the third-year quarterback, which could prompt some turnovers.
Cornerbacks DeAngelo Hall and Jason Webster will have their work cut out for them, as will strongside linebacker Michael Boley, who’ll probably get put in some man coverages on tight end Jeremy Shockey or his backup, Visanthe Shiancoe, if Shockey’s problematic foot injury keeps him sidelined.
Of the 10 offensive touchdowns the Giants have scored, nine have come through the air, three each to wideouts Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer. New York likes to throw the fade route to the corner of the end zone, especially to the 6-5 Burress.
Hall and Webster are going to have to be physical at the line of scrimmage if the Giants venture inside the 10-yard line to knock the receivers off course on the fade route. If the defensive front can wreak some havoc on Manning, Hall and Webster should get some interception opportunities as well. Manning has thrown five interceptions.
