This is an interesting game. On paper the Hawks should roll over the Giants and it shouldn't be close. However, when I look at who the Giants have played, SF, Dallas AND AZ, they are where I would expect them to be record wise. I view the Giants as like a cornered mountain lion.
I think the psychology of this game is a HUGE factor for both teams. Can the Giants get up for this game? This is a Huge game for them at home, BD is a great coach and last year he showed his ability to fire up his team and they respond to him!
On the flip side the Hawks had their poop game against the Rams in which they were NOT able to get up for this game. They responded with a big win on the road with a victory in Detroits home opener and then with a home victory over the Panthers.
This is another game that Carroll has to get his team ready to roll, and NOT over confident. In my mind there is still a question about if this team can win games in which they should win. This game is a prove it game for the Hawks. The Hawks have NOT found their identity yet as a team IMO. They still have issues on offense no continuity on the O line, against the panthers 3 for 13 on 3rd down. Even though the O over came that it's still something that the Giants will try to take advantage of.
As well on D they were better on 3rd down but it's an area of concern.
I have not seen an injury report yet but I think Woolen and Adams are coming back and for the first time we will see what this D looks like with Woolen , Spoon and Adams on the field together. This is exciting to me! I wonder how good Adams is going to be after not playing for a year plus? Again, it's a prove it situation. Which Adams are we going to see, the Adams who is rusty and giving up a couple of big plays or the stud Adams that just kills every thing he touches?
I just think Carroll is going to get this team up for this game... the spread is the Hawks by 1.5, I think the Hawks will cover that spread. I think this is a tremdous opportunity for the Hawks to make a statement proving who they are as a team and continue to improve on their deficiencies... I guess we will see soon enough.
I like the Hawks in this one
38- 24
LTH