Giants vs. Redskins Full Team Grades
Passing Offense Grade: A+
Sep 24, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Giants passing offense was on point tonight and was a big reason they were able to pick up the victory. Eli Manning got into a rhythm right from the start, completing his first eight pass attempts in the game. The Redskins were never really able to knock him out of that rhythm, as Manning had a clean pocket virtually all night to pick apart the Redskins secondary.
On the evening, Manning completed 23-of-32 for 279 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. That makes three consecutive games and 108 straight pass attempts without an interception for Manning, the longest stretch to start a season in his career. He was able to connect with Odell Beckham Jr. consistently, as Beckham Jr. caught seven of nine targets for 79 yards and a touchdown.
The reason the passing offense gets an A+ for their performance though is because they finally got Beckham Jr. some help. Rueben Randle came up huge for the Giants, catching all seven of his targets for 116 yards and a touchdown. He made a juggling catch on a ball that was deflected by a Redskins player and hit off his shoulder that turned into a touchdown. Prior to that he worked the sidelines well, picking up numerous first downs to keep drives alive and help keep the Giants offense moving.
The Giants already have one of the more dynamic passing attacks with Beckham Jr. and Randle on the outside and Larry Donnell and Shane Vereen working in the middle. But, it could become even more explosive with Victor Cruz inching closer to a return. If he can get back to producing like he was prior to the patellar tendon injury, the Giants could be looking at the most explosive passing offense in the NFL.
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