Friday, May 25th, 2012
It will be a battle for New York bragging rights when the New York Giants and Jets tangle on Monday night in prime time.
Kick off time from the new Meadowlands Stadium is scheduled for 8PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by ESPN.
The LVSC NFL odds makers have set the betting line in this game and it was the New York Jets coming in as 1 ½ point favorites with the total lined at 34.
The early money from the NFL betting public has come on the road team New York Giants as the Jets are currently 1 point favorites. The total saw movement towards the under to 33.
Money line gamblers on the side of the New York Jets will lay -125 odds with the road underdog New York Giants returning +105 to win this game without the need for taking the points.
The Giants will send out veteran quarterback Eli Manning as their starter for a series or two. The 6 year veteran completed 62.3% of his passes in 2009 with 27 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
With former #2 quarterback David Carr off to San Francisco it will be former Indianapolis backup Jim Sorgi as the Giants backup to Manning. Sorgi has seen regular season action in 15 games over his 6 year career and is a 63.5% career passer with 6 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Second year pro Rhett Bomar a 2009 5th round pick from Sam Houston St is the clubs #3 option. Bomar did not attempt a pass last season. Last preseason Bomar appeared in 2 games and went just 4 of 9 for 61 yards no touchdowns and 1 interception with 2 sacks.
The Giants are solid at the running back position with Brandon Jacobs at the starting position and is backed up by Ahmad Bradshaw. Four year pro Danny Ware and second year back Gartrell Johnson will see action for the #3 spot. Ware saw action in 8 games in 2009 and had 13 rushes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Johnson with 13 carries last season rushed for 43 yards.
The receivers line up with Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith as the starters with Mario Manningham and Derek Hagan as the backups. The Giants are hoping the 6’6” second year pro Ramses Barden from Cal Poly could make an impact this season. Competing for jobs are rookies Nyan Boateng from California, Tim Brown from Rutgers, Duke Calhoun from Memphis and Victor Cruz from UMASS.
Mark Sanchez will line up under center as the Jets starter. The 2009 Jets first round pick from USC completed 53.8% of his passes with 12 touchdowns and 20 interceptions.
It will be 18 year veteran Mark Brunell as the teams backup to Sanchez. Brunell spent last season as the backup to Drew Brees and New Orleans and saw limited action last season. He last saw significant action in the 2006 season with Washington where he hit on 62.3% of his passes with 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.
Kellen Clemons has been relegated to the #3 quarterback. In 10 games last season the 4 year veteran hit on only 50% of his passes for 125 yards 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
Kevin O’Connell will compete for a job as he is the odd man out. He had a very poor preseason last year with New England that saw him cut from the team. His numbers in preseason in 2009 were poor as he completed on 12 of 26 passes for 108 yards 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
The Jets backfield features Shonn Green and veteran LaDanian Tomlinson. L.T. was acquired in the off season after a very poor year with the Chargers where he was well under 4 yards per carry in 2009. Rookie Joe McKnight from USC will get a shot as the #3 back. Three year pro Chauncey Washington out of USC will get a look.
The Jets receivers will be Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards as the starters. Holmes was acquired from Pittsburgh in the off season. Veterans Jerricho Cotchery and Laveranues Coles will back them up. Rookies Jeff Cumberland from Illinois and Vic Hall from Virginia will get a look.
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NFL Trend: The Under is 8-1 in their past 9 meetings in preseason.
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