Many expected an offensive shoot-out between Eli Manning and the Giants versus Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins. Manning, up to this point, had 21 touchdowns to 6 interceptions on the season in his second year in Ben McAdoo’s system. However, instead of the promised offensive showcase, Ryan Kerrigan and the Redskins’ defense dominated the first half. In this breakdown, we will take a look at the three interceptions that Manning threw that helped the Redskins take first place of the NFC East.
Play 1
Situation: 3rd and 11 at NYG 48
Description: (11:51 - 1st) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Manning pass short right intended for S.Vereen INTERCEPTED by P.Riley at WAS 46. P.Riley to NYG 47 for 7 yards (S.Vereen)
- It’s 3rd and 11 and the Giants line up in shotgun trips left with 11-personnel (1 RB - 1 TE - 3 WR)
- The Redskins respond with a modified Tampa Cover 2 dropping linebacker #93 Trent Murphy underneath linebacker #51 Will Compton while rushing three at Manning.
- Running back #34 Shane Vereen runs a quick outside breaking curl route sitting between zones on the right side of the formation.
- Manning places the ball perfectly on Vereen’s numbers, but Vereen can’t hold onto it.