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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 202113" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>SI PREVIEW MATCHUPS</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/01/17/matchups/index.html" target="_blank">http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/01/17/matchups/index.html</a></p><p></p><p><strong>New York Giants at Green Bay</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Green Bay's Greg Jennings vs. New York's Corey Webster </strong></p><p></p><p>Webster's play at corner has been overlooked as a key to the Giants' defensive success. The third-year pro has locked down the opposition's best receiver and given defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo the freedom to use more man-blitz schemes on early down situations. The Packers' receiving corps poses a tough challenge because Jennings and Donald Driver are so talented. But expect Spagnuolo to assign Webster to Jennings when the Giants opt for match coverage. Jennings has killed opponents with big plays (17.4 avg. and 12 touchdowns). Slowing him down will be one of the Giants' top priority in the passing game.</p><p></p><p><strong>Green Bay's Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher vs. New York's Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan</strong></p><p></p><p>The Packers have a decided advantage when they utilize their three-and four-receiver sets against the Giants' banged up secondary. But opening up the formation exposes Brett Favre to Umenyiora and Strahan off the corner. The Giants' dynamic duo dominated single matchups on their way to a combined 22 sacks and countless pressures during the regular season. Therefore, the effectiveness of the Packers' passing game hinges on Clifton and Tauscher holding up on the edges. If they can keep Strahan and Umenyiora off Favre in the pocket, the Packers will have several opportunities to take shots to one of their explosive playmakers down the field.</p><p></p><p><strong>Green Bay's Nick Barnett vs. New York's Madison Hedgecock </strong></p><p></p><p>The Giants' smash mouth running game features a variety of leads and isolations out of two-back sets. Thus, the blocking of Hedgecock at fullback becomes critical to their success. Hedgecock, often assigned to the Mike 'backer, must blow Packers' linebacker Barnett out of the hole to create running room for Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. If Hedgecock can win his battle, Jacobs and Bradshaw should be able to grind out the tough yards needed to successfully execute the ball control game plan against the Packers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 202113, member: 781"] [b]SI PREVIEW MATCHUPS[/b] [url]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/01/17/matchups/index.html[/url] [b]New York Giants at Green Bay[/b] [b]Green Bay's Greg Jennings vs. New York's Corey Webster [/b] Webster's play at corner has been overlooked as a key to the Giants' defensive success. The third-year pro has locked down the opposition's best receiver and given defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo the freedom to use more man-blitz schemes on early down situations. The Packers' receiving corps poses a tough challenge because Jennings and Donald Driver are so talented. But expect Spagnuolo to assign Webster to Jennings when the Giants opt for match coverage. Jennings has killed opponents with big plays (17.4 avg. and 12 touchdowns). Slowing him down will be one of the Giants' top priority in the passing game. [b]Green Bay's Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher vs. New York's Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan[/b] The Packers have a decided advantage when they utilize their three-and four-receiver sets against the Giants' banged up secondary. But opening up the formation exposes Brett Favre to Umenyiora and Strahan off the corner. The Giants' dynamic duo dominated single matchups on their way to a combined 22 sacks and countless pressures during the regular season. Therefore, the effectiveness of the Packers' passing game hinges on Clifton and Tauscher holding up on the edges. If they can keep Strahan and Umenyiora off Favre in the pocket, the Packers will have several opportunities to take shots to one of their explosive playmakers down the field. [b]Green Bay's Nick Barnett vs. New York's Madison Hedgecock [/b] The Giants' smash mouth running game features a variety of leads and isolations out of two-back sets. Thus, the blocking of Hedgecock at fullback becomes critical to their success. Hedgecock, often assigned to the Mike 'backer, must blow Packers' linebacker Barnett out of the hole to create running room for Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. If Hedgecock can win his battle, Jacobs and Bradshaw should be able to grind out the tough yards needed to successfully execute the ball control game plan against the Packers. [/QUOTE]
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