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And that's the game.

First off...don't feel downtrodden. Even though we lost, we still have a chance to make it to the playoffs.

Now...some reasons why the Giants lost today.

Reason #1: I suppose one could point a finger at Will Allen...however, there's other things to go on. Sure he contributed big time to defeat, but number one reason was a defense that refused to stop the Redskins on third down time and time again. Bad tackling, bad coverage. Just a poor day for the defense (Osi only had one tackle. One tackle!).

Reason #2: Will Allen. Him going one-on-one with Santana Moss was a stupid thing to do.

Reason #3: Eli's still in a bit of a funk, although he is improving. However, the receivers are more at fault; they're dropping too many catchable passes. The offense needs to get back in tune before the Oakland game.

Reason #4: Some strange calls by officials. The hold on Snee at end was bogus, and that nullified the touchdown strike to Toomer. During our first punt that would have pinned Skins way back, Tyree was called for coming back in from out of bounds when in fact he was forced out! And so it goes.

Reason #5: Redskins defense and overall better play calling by their coaches than ours.

Reason #6: Feely kicked the ball way too low at a critical juncture and then the Redskins make one big play to Moss. That's a 10-point swing right there.

All in all, a pretty poor day. But then again, it was sort of understandable from the defense's point of view; our LB Corps is absolutely depleted (with no Pierce, no Emmons, no Joseph, and now the injury to Blackburn.). The front four are going to have to step up their game next week against the Raiders.

So here's my final thoughts; it's not the end of the season. A victory next week on New Year's Eve, and we're in the playoffs. If Chicago loses their next two and the Panthersose, we still make the 2nd-seed and get the buy (which, IMHO, the Giants need; Eli and the receivers need to work on their mechanics).

All in all, the Redskins wanted this game more. They played better. And that's why we lost ultimately. However, I still believe that the Giants will make the playoffs by beating the Raiders next week. It will be interesting...Kerry Collins versus Eli Manning. And Randy Moss versus our secondary will be an interesting match-up.

Next week is the last game of the regular season. It won't be the last one for the season. Not for the Giants.

See you on the eve of 2006.