Giants Roll Over Lost Raiders
GIANTS 44RAIDERS 7
Eli Manning started this game after all, and they really didn't need him today. In fact, Manning got an early shower thanks to his efforts against the hapless Raiders.
The Giants put this game away early, taking the opening kickoff on a long 8:03 drive that culminated in a one yard touchdown run by Ahmad Bradshaw to give New York a 7-0 lead. Manning was 4 of 5 on the drive, completing short routes to his receivers, to lead the drive.
However, this game was all about Bradshaw. The third year pro, carried the ball 11 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Bradshaw's second touchdown came later in the first quarter, a 19 yard scamper to give Big Blue a 14-0 lead.
Jamarcus Russell and the Raiders were no match for the Giants defense. The Giants sacked Russell six times for a loss of 36 yards, and held the overrated first round 2008 draft choice to just 100 yards passing on the afternoon. The Giants even stuffed the Raiders pointless running attack; holding Michael Bush to just 37 yards and a TD, and Justin Fargas to 18 yards rushing. The Giants held Oakland to just six first downs, and 124 yards of total offense.
The only way Oakland could score in this game is if the Giants turned the ball over. Well on a punt, Sinorice Moss, fumbled a punt at the Giants 15. Michael Bush soon followed with a five yard touchdown to make it 28-7 Giants.
David Carr came in relief of Manning, late in the second quarter to keep the quarterback healthy for the Giants next game against the Saints. Carr did a fabulous job. In the third quarter after Oakland committed a 13 yard penalty, Carr dashed into the end zone of a 12 yard touchdown to give New York a 35-7 lead. Carr completed 9 of 14 passes for 90 yards, and did enough with Big Blue up big on the horrible Raiders.
The Giants improve to 5-0, and will now face a tough test for the first time this year, when the square off against the New Orleans Saints, next Sunday.
The Giants put this game away early, taking the opening kickoff on a long 8:03 drive that culminated in a one yard touchdown run by Ahmad Bradshaw to give New York a 7-0 lead. Manning was 4 of 5 on the drive, completing short routes to his receivers, to lead the drive.
However, this game was all about Bradshaw. The third year pro, carried the ball 11 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Bradshaw's second touchdown came later in the first quarter, a 19 yard scamper to give Big Blue a 14-0 lead.
Jamarcus Russell and the Raiders were no match for the Giants defense. The Giants sacked Russell six times for a loss of 36 yards, and held the overrated first round 2008 draft choice to just 100 yards passing on the afternoon. The Giants even stuffed the Raiders pointless running attack; holding Michael Bush to just 37 yards and a TD, and Justin Fargas to 18 yards rushing. The Giants held Oakland to just six first downs, and 124 yards of total offense.
The only way Oakland could score in this game is if the Giants turned the ball over. Well on a punt, Sinorice Moss, fumbled a punt at the Giants 15. Michael Bush soon followed with a five yard touchdown to make it 28-7 Giants.
David Carr came in relief of Manning, late in the second quarter to keep the quarterback healthy for the Giants next game against the Saints. Carr did a fabulous job. In the third quarter after Oakland committed a 13 yard penalty, Carr dashed into the end zone of a 12 yard touchdown to give New York a 35-7 lead. Carr completed 9 of 14 passes for 90 yards, and did enough with Big Blue up big on the horrible Raiders.
The Giants improve to 5-0, and will now face a tough test for the first time this year, when the square off against the New Orleans Saints, next Sunday.
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