New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Full Report Card Grades for New York

November 15, 2016   ·   Dan Federico   ·   Jump to comments

When Ernie Accorsi, Tom Coughlin, and Justin Tuck were still a part of the New York Giants organization, it was the running game and pass rush that was behind the franchise's success.
With the New York Giants honoring those former greats on Monday night, it was only right that they used the formula they’re most known for to secure the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, as timely running plays and pressure on the quarterback were exactly what the team needed.
Although it wasn’t a shootout like many fans had hoped, Big Blue was able to topple the potent opposition by the score of 21-20.
Led by ironman Eli Manning, the Giants offense looked reinvented, reinvigorated, and revitalized on the first drive. Mixing in new play calls, they steamrolled over the Bengals defense and put points on the board from the get-go. Unfortunately, the attack stalled out, and Cincinnati was able to stay in the game because of it.
In what has become a theme, the defense propel...

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