Previewing the Giants | Episode 59

you say is the biggest reason for the turnaround? Well, you just you just mentioned and when you talk about the defense and particularly the takeaways, that's been the biggest difference. When when you look at our game against the Bears, were able to We're able to get some takeaways in that ball game, this pass ball game, you know against the Falcons, the takeaway that we got in the end zone the Eagles, and all the takeaways we've gotten, that's

really has been the biggest difference. Getting thirteen takeaways, I feel like has been the biggest difference on why we've won six out of the last seven games, especially because early on the season we were saying, all right, zero takeaways, zero zero, like the games were adding up where they were not being able to do that on defense as well, and then the offense turning it over causes a problem as well. Your biggest reason it was a big swing.

If you think about those first five games, he was one and four and we had one takeaway, and then the next games we plus seven, and you see the wins. You know they're just adding on all the biggest it's evident, you know, stiff defense and offensively, we found the way to just have a rhythm about our offense and continue to move the chains. Now you would like to see them, you know, do better on third down, but they find a way to grind that clock out with that running game.

And you know, Taylor has been Taylor. He hits. He hits some shots when he needs to the most. And we can talk about some of the times when he turned the ball over, some of the things he'd do that you would like him to see him do better. But when it's time to make a play, Taylor finds

a way to make a play. To that point, though, one of the things I had Coach Ron were very even pointed out in this press conference on Monday with the media, and we've talked about as well, and we're talking about the booth London is that field goals are not going to get it for you. When you get into the red zone, you have to convert. They need to put up more points. I feel like every single game that we're in comes down to basically one score.

It gets really close, too close for comfort. If it wasn't for the takeaways, defense probably wouldn't be sitting in this situation. So what do they offensively need to do well? I think, you know last week against the file because they scored twice in the red zone, getting that touchdown to base and also the one to Brian Robinson. Just

continue to run the football. Officially, we would love to have that type of game plan that we had against Philadelphia, but you also still gotta need to get some shot plays and there's a fine line between forcing it in there and norm when to pull the trigger and maybe take the check down. But I would like to see maybe a couple more explosives in the passing games. I

definitely want to see a little more explosive plays. I think last week was not the perfect time and for that, so I was pretty appreciative of our game plan last week. You know, I mean the weather was bad this week. Going forward, hopefully we get some better weather and now we can go out there and take those shots and use some of the guys. I think one of the things that you've been seeing heavy when it comes to

Taylor game, he's finding Terry. We need to get those other guys involved, because when you have a guy like Jahan that's gonna that's gonna beat this man nine times out of ten, you want to get this young man the ball to as well. So hopefully we can try to, you know, implement all those guys, all those weapons that we have, and we can see a more improved, you know, offense. The Commanders faced another NFC East fow this weekend in New York London. In Santana shared their favorite memories from

facing the Giants. Santana three career games, three touchdown receptions, two of them have been against the Giants. What you know, you got something with the GMN oh now man, something about New York, you know what I mean. I mean I was up there at one point of time and being a gent and having to share that stadium with the Giants, it just made me want to rise to the occasion. And then getting over here and seeing these guys twice a year. I remember that first oh five season.

That first game wasn't so good, so I had to get off the second one and then London. All right, one hundred and sixty eight career tackles, one sack, three interceptions, three force fumbles against New York. So not too shabby yourself. You know, I like playing against New York, especially at the Big Apple. You know you want to put a show off, So sat Teller, I know we call you the Cowboy Killer. They might have to call you the Giant Slayer as your second nickname going against those those

giants of those type of numbers. I've seen the pay dirt a lot playing against those guys, so who knows, you know, they have to give me the nickname. Well, for the next two weeks, Washington will be taking on next two games because I've got the bye week in between New York and New York. Look, it's a chance

to gain some ground in the division. How do you keep the momentum going and have some games like the guys currently on the roster, Like you guys have done against New York London, I think you continue to do what we've been doing, being efficient in the offense in terms of running the football, playing stout, dominant defense, and taking the football away. You continue to do those things. I think we continue to win these next two ball games against the Giants. I mean, what more could I say?

Control the clock? I think one of the things that we found us we have an identity now. You know, we've been saying for years this team needs one, and the offense finally have one. And you know London has taken what I've been saying in that you know of y'all been getting on me for weeks about winning eternal over battles every time. You know. For all of your news and analysis, be sure to tune into Command Center weeknights if five thirty and ten pm on NBC Sports Washington.

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