Going Rogue | Season 4

[The JZA]

[The JZA]

[The JZA]

Nightcap Sunday

Unc: "Alright, Ocho, let’s get into it. My Broncos, man… they took a tough one this past Sunday. The Broncos went into MetLife, played a solid game, but came up short, 29-27. That’s five straight wins for the Giants now after starting 0-3. I didn’t see this coming, did you?"

Ocho: "Unc, let me tell you something. The Giants are legit right now. Five straight? That’s not luck; that’s a team figuring it out. And we gotta talk about Jodi Rogue. That boy’s out here looking like a prime dual-threat QB. He’s throwing darts, running dudes over, making defenses look silly, also protecting the rock. He's learning how to minimize his turnovers. No nonsense. That boy is locked in!"

Unc: "Man, Jodi. Where did this come from? I mean, the first few weeks of the season, everybody was calling him a first round bust. Now he’s out here winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week? He’s making plays with his arm and his legs. That 42-yard scramble he had against my Broncos? I almost threw my remote at the TV!"

Ocho laughs at Shannon's fake frustration.

Ocho: "Unc, you already know! Jodi Rogue has finally arrived! He made his mistakes early on, he's made a lot of them. My guess is he's made so much in the first few weeks, he can now go to film room and look at the errors of his ways and turn things around for him. He came into the league with 9 interceptions in three weeks, now he's closing in on 20 touchdowns, tied 5th most touchdowns in the league right now, with only 4 turnovers over the last five games."

Unc: "Look, I gotta give Rogue his credit. He’s looking more and more like a franchise quarterback each passing week. But let’s not act like the Giants are perfect. They’re ranked dead last in rushing defense, giving up over 125 yards per game. You can’t tell me a team with the worst run defense is built to last."

Ocho: "I hear you, but here’s the thing, they’re finding ways to win. That’s what matters. The offense is carrying the load, and they’re doing it on the ground. 228.5 rushing yards per game? That’s insane. When you dominate the run game like that, it controls the clock, keeps your defense off the field, and wears down the opponent."

Unc: "True, but that defense isn’t just bad, Ocho, it’s awful. They’re giving up over 30 points per game, ranked 30th in points allowed, and they can’t stop the pass either. How long can you survive when you’re constantly in a shootout?"

Ocho: "Unc, I won’t argue that the defense has issues. But let’s be real, this team is scrappy. They’re bending but not breaking when it matters. Look at Sunday, they gave up yards and points, sure, but when the game was on the line, they got the stop they needed. That’s resilience, baby!"

Unc: "Alright, but here’s my problem with the Giants being a "top 15" team. The rankings might say it, they're ranked 11th, but when you’ve got holes like they do on defense, can we really trust them against the NFC’s big dogs? What happens when they face Philly again next week and they don't upset the Eagles like last time? What about the Cowboys, who's currently leading the NFC?"

Ocho: "Football isn’t about being perfect, it’s about making plays when it counts. Jodi Rogue and Malik Nabers. are doing that every week, they already proven that beating Philly the week before. And don’t sleep on the offensive line. They’re opening lanes and setting the tone physically for their running backs, Tyrone Tracy and Trent Gilyard. You can beat anybody when you’re dominating in the trenches like that."

Shannon sighs in disbelief.

Unc: "Okay, so you’re saying they’re a playoff team? With that defense? Come on, Ocho. I need you to be real for a second."

Ocho: "I’m being 100% real. The NFC is wide open this year. Outside of Dallas and Philly, who’s nearly unbeatable? Seattle? Nah. The Falcons? They’re good, but the Giants can hang with them despite the loss to them in the opening season. As long as Rogue keeps balling and they keep running for about 200 yards a game, I’m riding with Big Blue."

Unc: "Ocho, you jumping on the Giants bandwagon? Don’t let the folks in Cincinnati hear that!"

Ocho: "Hey, I’m still Who Dey for life, but I respect good football when I see it. The Giants? They’re finally playing good football, Unc."

Unc: "Yeah, they have been. Rogue has been the difference-maker. I didn’t think he had it in him, but the way he’s minimized turnovers and become a dual-threat QB, it’s impressive. But that defense? You can’t just ignore that, Ocho, you can't."

Ocho: "Unc, I’m not ignoring it. I’m saying they’re winning in spite of it. Every team has flaws. The Giants’ defense is their weak spot, but the offense is picking up the slack. Look, if they can just get one or two more stops per game, they’re dangerous. And with Stefanski running the show, I trust they’ll figure it out."

Unc: "Alright, Ocho, but let’s make a bet right now. If the Giants make the playoffs, I’ll come on here and call Jodi Rogue the second coming of Steve Young. But if they miss the playoffs, you gotta admit their defense held them back."

Ocho: "Deal! But when the Giants make it, I want you to say it loud: 'Jodi Rogue is HIM.' And don’t try to whisper it either!"

Unc: "You wild, Ocho. But I’m serious, I still think that defense is gonna be their Achilles’ heel. Let’s see if they can keep this streak going. Five in a row is impressive, but they’ve got a stretch of competitive games coming after their bye week next week."

Ocho: "Just watch. The Giants are built for this. Jodi Rogue is leading the charge, Malik Nabers’ a monster, and when Christian McCaffrey, C-Mac, returns, the Giants are going to light it up. Stefanski’s got them believing. Big Blue ain’t done yet."

Unc: "Alright, we’ll see. But don’t go ghost when they hit a rough patch, Ocho."

Ocho: "Unc, I’ll be right here, front and center. And when they win, I’m bringing the receipts!"

[djp73]

0-3 to 5-3 in a blink. Jodi got them boys cooking

[Captain Canada]

My boy is Saquon Barkley if they let him throw a few times

[The JZA]

[The JZA]

djp73, James, Captain Canada, Agent, Caesar, Soapy, Baze, mvp, Bailey4mvp,

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[The JZA]

0-3 to 5-3 in a blink. Jodi got them boys cooking

djp73, Hopefully we left all the big dookie moments in those first three games. We're looking good right now, but now we got some pressure to make the playoffs.

My boy is Saquon Barkley if they let him throw a few times

Captain Canada, Reverse hurdle-between the legs pass

[Baze]

big game against the division rival, would be big if you could steal one with Burns and CMC out

[The JZA]

big game against the division rival, would be big if you could steal one with Burns and CMC out

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